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Family Worker

Website Norwescap Head Start & Early Head Start

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Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.

Find your purpose: We’re dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.
Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

POSITION: FAMILY WORKER

35 HOURS PER WEEK, FULL YEAR

Job Overview
We are fast-paced and high-demand, non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.
Within 18 months of hire, have a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Attend recruitment events, including but not limited to, nights and weekends
  • Perform multiple, and timely, computer and data entry tasks
  • Build family partnerships to assess family needs Connect families to local resources that support family sufficiency
  • Conduct home visits in conjunction with education staff and as social service needs arise

Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education Level
Associates, or higher, in early childhood education, social work, or related field

Experience
Head Start or social service experience preferred

Preferred Experience
2+ years of direct experience with at-risk population

Personal characteristics: Self-motivated, inclusive, passionate about helping
Certifications: Driver’s license
Physical abilities: Lift 30 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.55 – $20.58 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Sussex, NJ 07461 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Sussex, NJ 07461: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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