West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc
Plus Kids Facilitator Part Time (Finance)
Adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency.
Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations and to those we serve.
With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low-income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds.
Support, develop and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities.
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions.
Serve as an advocate.
Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers.
Participate in Agency-wide and program events.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
High School Diploma - 2 year degree in child development, or related field is desired
Experience working with children and families in crisis 1-2 years
Interest and experience in working with young children
Ability to exercise patience and understanding when working with children
Ability to follow instructions; good oral communication skills
Proof of valid driver's license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage
Meet physical abilities: must be able to lift 50 lbs; and daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs
Hours include a combination of daytime, evenings and weekends
Preferred
Demonstrated understanding of diverse backgrounds and cultures
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION ARE:
None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform client intakes as requested by Supervisor/ FCS Director
Supervise and document children and adults during supervised visitations
Monitors Supervised visitations and safe exchanges
Create schedules and calendars for exchange and supervised visitations
Contact parents on schedule changes
Clean and organize visitation rooms
Document cancellations
Maintain files
Supervise volunteers in the absence of PLUS Kids Lead Facilitator/FCS Director
Assist with fund raising activities
Agency and Division Support
Represent Agency in the communities we serve
Compile and submit required reports and data to supervisor
Assist with other program projects as requested by supervisor
Attend and participate in agency, community and state meetings important to effective Agency operations
Seek out additional training to enhance personal development
Keep immediate supervisor informed of all problems, unusual or extraordinary matters of significance coming to his/her attention, so that prompt corrective action can be taken as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; each with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.