Bilingual Childcare Eligibility Specialist
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Childcare Eligibility Specialist meets with both potential and current families to assess eligibility for FYCC programs and subsidized this role you will be a vital team member working closely with families to evaluate their needs and strengths while helping set goals for self-sufficiency. You will also connect families to resources including housing job training health services and parenting skills while co-facilitating groups and workshops offered at FYCC.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in need this position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully and flexibly including working non-traditional hours.
Were looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate and dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
- Adaptable and detail-oriented capable of navigating ECE policies and regulations.
- Committed to providing exceptional service while maintaining confidentiality.
- Administer enrollment procedures for Childcare and update client eligibility files to meet compliance with funding regulations.
- Prepare and review eligibility updates for ongoing services participating in case management meetings when necessary.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with families offering bilingual (Spanish and English) support and assisting with goal setting and progress tracking.
- Co-facilitate therapeutic interventions and workshops for families referred through the eligibility process.
- Serve as an advocate working closely with teachers counselors employment specialists CPS workers and other community resources.
- Maintain and distribute up-to-date information on community resources tailored to families needs.
- Conduct outreach to engage families who may be hesitant to seek services.
- Organize and co-facilitate quarterly parent advisory meetings and support groups.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and confidentiality of case files in alignment with contracts.
- Actively participate in audits and maintain contract compliance.
- Keep supervisors informed of any concerns and participate in team meetings to improve program effectiveness.
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity cultural competence and ethical work practices.
- Support Toddler and Preschool classrooms as needed ensuring a safe nurturing and engaging learning environment.
- Must be fluent in Spanish and English
- Minimum of an associate degree in sociology child development human services or related field;
- Knowledge of social service functions or health activities and relevant public and private agencies related to child care.
- Direct experience with determining eligibility for a public assistance program interviewing clients and managing a small caseload of clients.
- Must have familiarity with local state and national resources for children youth and families.
- Minimum two (2) years work experience in a position involving community or social work case manager and/or eligibility.
- Must have the ability to use computer to enter client data and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to organize a number of simultaneous assignments. Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned duties.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and be sensitive to all infant/toddler program families and family child care providers.
- Must pass tuberculosis screening.
- Proof of pertussis influenza and measles vaccinations.
- Must clear a Department of Justice background check.
This is a full-time (40 hour/week) non-exempt position.
Required Experience:
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