SAUKSUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE Hiring for Family Support/Education Assistant at Darrington, WA Full Time

SAUK-SUIATTLE INDIAN TRIBE | JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
SUPERVISOR: EDUCATION DIRECTOR
STATUS: HOURLY

Summary
Under general supervision of the Education Director, this position works with families to support them in recognizing and building upon their family strengths and improving the conditions and quality of their family’s life. This position also provides a variety administrative and clerical support tasks for the Education Director and other Education staff to support program goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts ongoing recruitment to ensure full enrollment is maintained in the ECEAP classroom.
• Maintains ECEAP data in ELMS in a timely and accurate manner. Performs data reporting for enrollment, parent contact, medical and dental exams, and health screenings to meet deadlines and program standards.
• Maintains accurate records in students’ files including enrollment information, checklists and surveys, documentation of referrals made and follow-ups.
• Performs all family support duties according to ECEAP program standards.
• Perform family support as needed by the families; with a minimum of 3 hours in 3 separate sessions per family throughout the school year.
• Partners with families to assist them in identifying and accessing health care providers, obtaining exams, and securing appropriate treatment and follow-up care.
• Promotes parent and community partnerships in the ECEAP program through parent meetings, parent leadership, parent professional development opportunities, newsletters, family nights and other class participation opportunities, parent volunteer opportunities, and home visits.
• Collects health and nutrition information, develops individualized child health plans in conjunction with parents and applicable medical experts.
• Works with families, local school districts, and ECEAP coworkers to ensure a smooth transition for children and families between ECEAP and Kindergarten.
• Gather parent feedback regarding program activities, plans and facilitates family events and trainings based on this feedback.
• Link or refer families to community resources.
• Provides coverage and/or assistance in the childcare program as necessary.
• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, as well as answering or referring inquiries.
• Assists with planning, development, and executing Education Department events.
• Assists with recordkeeping and grants administration.

• Assists in ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of department and classroom supplies.
• Assists with other clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, completing payment vouchers and requisitions and data entry.
• Attend all trainings as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required
• Associate or higher degree in adult education with the equivalent of 30 college credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology, or another field directly related to job responsibilities is Preferred. **

** To meet ECEAP standards, if the best candidate for the position does not have the preferred education, the newly hired staff person will be placed on a Professional
Development Plan to fully meet the qualifications of their role within five years from the date of hire.

Candidate must successfully pass a urinalysis as well as a DCYF Portable Background
Check and WSP criminal background check.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Language Skills
Ability to communication effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and ethical boundaries with families, staff, and volunteers. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Time Management
Ability to manage time efficiently and demonstrate punctuality and reliability. Excellent ability to organize and meet deadlines.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience using Word
Processing software, Spreadsheet Software and Databases.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license
• Adult & Children First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Blood Pathogen training (or willing to obtain within 1 month of hire)
• Valid Food Handler’s Permit (or willing to obtain within 1 month of hire)
• Current negative TB Test

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment 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.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally. Physically dexterity to work with small children, i.e. stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, standing, lifting, walking, climbing, and running quickly. Work will be performed in both inside and outside environments.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In accordance with WAC 110-300-0420, employees are prohibited from using, consuming, or being under the influence of cannabis in any form.

Culturally Sensitive
This Employee must be culturally sensitive to the customs, traditions, practices, and sovereign status of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe.

NATIVE AMERICAN AND VETERANS PREFERENCE APPLY

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Darrington, WA 98241: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with young children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location