17.75-21.25 per hour Hiring award after 4 weeks | Plattekill, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time

UCCAC, Inc. in Plattekill, NY is looking to hire a full-time Family Worker Site Director. Do you possess strong leadership and management skills? Would you like a job that offers meaningful work? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent benefits, including vacation, sick time, personal time, an SEP-IRA retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement. If this sounds like the right family services opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT UCCAC, INC.

Incorporated in 1965, we strive to implement the philosophy of self-help. We believe in giving a hand up, not a handout. We do this through practical, timely, and innovative programs and services. Our organization promotes self-sufficiency and dignity for those we serve. We are on a mission to change people's lives, improve communities, and make Ulster and Sullivan Counties a better place to live.

We strive to hire exceptional staff members to serve our community. We couldn't do this important work without them. In return for their hard work and dedication, we offer our team fantastic benefits and a supportive work culture!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FAMILY WORKER SITE DIRECTOR

You have total responsibility for the administration of the Center as outlined in the Head Start performance standards for our organization. You supervise the Head Start staff. In conjunction the family and community partnership director, you oversee the family service processes.

Your style of management fosters teamwork, respect, accountability, and trust. You plan staff training and offer support as needed. On a monthly basis, you run center meetings sharing pertinent information and report on Center activities.

You serve as the liaison with families and assist with the recruitment and enrollment of children. Additionally, you assist families in utilizing community resources. With your calm and caring demeanor, you communicate with parents and teach them the importance of program planning and participation with their children. You get great satisfaction out of being a part of helping meet the overall needs of preschool children and their families, which is why you're perfect for this position!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Human Services or a related field

• 1 year or more of supervisory experience

• Experience working with children, pregnant women, and families

• Current CPR certification

  Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Can you work effectively under pressure? Do you have exceptional communication skills? If yes, you might just be perfect for this family services position!

  WORK SCHEDULE

  This full-time position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 35 hours/week.

  ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

  If you feel that you would be right for this family services job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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