Family Partner II - Housing at North East Kingdom Community Action

Lyndon, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

24.83

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Record Keeping, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Database Management, Problem-Solving Skills, Teamwork, Knowledge of Community Resources, Confidentiality, Self-Motivation, Flexibility, Sensitivity to Low-Income Challenges, Training Completion, Ethical Standards, Participant Advocacy, Safety Awareness

Industry

Description

Description Job Title: Family Partner II - Housing Department: Early Childhood and Family Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hours/Weeks: Full Year, Full Time Hiring Range: $20.00 - $24.83 NEKCA Mission Statement: To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive. SUMMARY: Family Partners at NEKCA support families in goal setting, child development, and holistic family well-being. Recognizing that families are their child’s first teacher, NEKCA utilizes a strengths-based approach to help families thrive. Family Partners utilize a variety of strategies may include home visiting, coaching, and offering enrichment activities like community playgroups. Family Partners are part of a larger Early Childhood Team at NEKCA that collaborates to provide seamless services that put families at the center. This is a position for a Family Partner at a NEKCA Family Resource Center who works with families experiencing homelessness to secure stable housing and reach family-driven goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Be knowledgeable in all NEKCA programs and Early Childhood and Family Resources to support parents and caregivers as needed Utilize Strengthening Families Framework with families to provide the Parent Child Center 8 Core Services Work with children and families to develop healthy and positive outcomes in all aspects of nurturing parenting Support families in navigating wrap around services as needed Support the Early Childhood Team in community events and activities for families Nights and weekend events are required to meet family needs Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance Collect and report all required data timely and accurately into Go Engage as per program and grant requirements SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A, this position does not supervise any staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with families to develop a long-term comprehensive, family-driven plan to aid in achieving self-identified goals. Regularly meet with families to assess family needs and progress on meeting self-identified goals. Work with families and landlords to negotiate gaining and maintaining residence. Provide tenancy education and navigation of housing assistance supports Ensure that the family is engaged in multi-faceted services to support all determinants of health to support whole family outcomes. Explore employment pathways in collaboration with community partners. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: BA or equivalent experience is required 1-2 years relevant experience required Core Competencies: Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain good relations with participants, other staff, and members of the community. Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and record keeping, including spreadsheet applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management systems. This position is considered a mandated reporter. Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-initiated, may need to work flexible hours (program dependent) Demonstrate positive problem-solving skills in stressful situations. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources to address them. Maintain confidentiality. Complete all required trainings and professional development. Core Values: Demonstrate competency in all five areas of NEKCA’s Core Values. Empower individuals to recognize and utilize their potential for growth and positive change. Build and maintain strong relationships with the local community. Involve community members in the organization's initiatives and decision-making processes. Uphold ethical standards in all interactions with participants and the community. Participate in self-reflection and self-care practices to prevent burnout. Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional codes of conduct. Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure participant safety. Use clear, respectful, and professional language and behavior when communicating with participants, colleagues, and other service providers. Demonstrate a genuine understanding of and care for the needs and feelings of participants or service users. In person attendance required during scheduled hours as defined by your supervisor. Be respectful and sensitive to participant’s unique situations and challenges. Represent NEKCA in public and advocate for its mission. Background Checks: Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, criminal background and driving records. Transportation Requirements: This position requires that employees possess a valid driver's license, favorable driving record results and have access to dependable transportation. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employees in this position work primarily in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. The work involves sitting for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment, and may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Position has occasional bending, stooping, or reaching for items. Standing or moving around the office area Travel: Home visits involve travel to participants' homes. This can vary from local travel to covering a larger geographic area, depending on the nature of the job. Participant Diversity: Professionals conducting home visits often work with a diverse range of participants, each with unique needs, backgrounds, and living conditions. Safety Considerations: Safety is a crucial aspect of home visits. Professionals need to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions to ensure their safety, especially if they are visiting unfamiliar or potentially risky environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _____________________________________________________________________________ The responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and its expectations. While this description is comprehensive, it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks that may be required of the employee. The organization reserves the right to assign other tasks or responsibilities as needed, and this role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changes in the organization's goals and priorities. Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success in this dynamic work environment. NEKCA is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by NEKCA. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities. Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.

Responsibilities

Family Partners work with families experiencing homelessness to secure stable housing and achieve self-identified goals. They utilize a strengths-based approach to support families in goal setting, child development, and holistic well-being.