Family Service - Job Opportunities

Family Service Agency of San Mateo County offers a wide range of opportunities for employment and career growth. As the needs of our diverse community and clientele change, so to do the services we offer. If you are a person who is starting out in your career or a seasoned veteran looking to make a difference, Family Service might be the perfect step for you. Our organization values its diverse workforce and the importance of teamwork. We provide opportunities for creative thinkers and problem solvers. Family Service is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition, here are some of the other benefits we offer:

Competitive wage and benefit package
Exciting growth potential
Paid training
Modern, professional work environment

Please direct cover letters, resumes, and salary history to:

Email : hr@fssm.org

Or mail to:

Human Resources
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County
24 Second Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

The following Employment Listings were last updated on July 22, 2010.

Currently, Family Service has job openings in the following areas:

Child Development and Education

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHERS
Full Time - San Mateo

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a quality child care classroom for children generally between the ages of 6 weeks to 2 years. The position requires skill and expertise in developmentally appropriate activities for this age group, staff supervision, child assessments, and the ability to accept children and adults from diverse backgrounds. The teacher must act as the role model for the rest of the staff in all aspects of the program.

REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:
The teacher must possess or be eligible for a Child Development Teacher permit, B.A. degree preferred. Two years of experience with infants and toddlers is preferred. Three semester units of coursework applying to the care of infants and toddlers will be required. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Must hold, or be willing to obtain, CPR and first aid certification. Three semester units of early childhood administration are desirable. The position requires skill and expertise in developmentally appropriate activities for this age group based on the RIE philosophy and PITC guidelines. It also requires skill in staff supervision, child assessments and the ability to work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff:
1. Supervise and assign duties to other staff in the classroom.
2. Make sure that there is always adequate staff and supervision.
3. Assist site director in planning monthly all-staff meetings.
4. If assigned, act in place of the director when director is off-site.
5. Facilitate regular classroom staff meetings that include discussions of individual children, health and safety practices, activity plans, and general training.
6. Work cooperatively with the site director in achieving the goals and objectives of the center.
7. See that all staff practice universal health precautions.
8. Assist with evaluation of teacher's aides under his/her supervision.

Children:
1. Visually supervise the classroom and outdoor area. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that arise during play.
2. Ensure that the class room environment is developmentally appropriate, including but not limited to music, manipulatives, soft blocks, dramatic play opportunities, art, sensory exploration, and physical movement.
3. Ensure that the outdoor environment is developmentally appropriate and includes (but is not limited to) sand, climbing, water play, wheel toys, dramatic play, and sensory experiences.
4. Help with the physical set up including moving outdoor equipment to appropriate areas.
5. Develop and carry out written activity plans that relate to the physical, social and cognitive levels of the children enrolled as determined by assessments and child observations.
6. Take part in caring for the physical needs of the assigned children and be aware of the needs of the entire room to see that children are well cared for. These needs include diapering, feeding, and helping put children down for naps.
7. Interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
8. Supervise and take part in cleanup activities.
9. Model a positive, consistent approach to helping children develop inner behavior controls and good social skills.
10. See that assessments and quarterly service reports are kept for each child.

Parents:
1. Maintain good relationships with parents through daily verbal contact and/or written notes.
2. See that conferences are held and that the service plan for each child is completed quarterly with parent.
3. Contact parents when their child is ill.
4. Submit written items for the parent newsletter.
5. Attend parent meetings, when asked.
6. Involve parents by recognizing their talents and soliciting their participation.
7. See that the service plan for each child is completed quarterly with the parent.
8. Model appropriate adult/child interactions while encouraging and supporting teen parent/infant attachment.

Administrative Duties:
1. Open the classroom or close at the end of the day.
2. See that food counts, sign-in/sign-out, and attendance reports are kept accurately.
3. See that snacks and/or breakfasts are prepared and recorded in compliance with CCFP.
4. Be knowledgeable about licensing and safety regulations and see that the classroom is in compliance.
5. Know emergency procedures and be prepared to take responsibility for carrying them out (Fire drills, earthquake, CPR, first aid).
6. Adhere to and participate in evaluation of the center using the Desired Results, ITERS or NAEYC standards.
7. Attend all staff meetings, including evening meetings if applicable.
8. See that the Site Director is informed when supplies are needed to carry out activities
9. Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
10. Timely and accurate submission of time record to Supervisor.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
The teacher is under the supervision of the site director. Teachers may assign responsibilities within program, change a scheduled daily activity, discipline a child, discuss child's behavior and activities with parents. Teacher should inform the site director about sick children, changing the curriculum, leaving the building with the children, accidents, or concerns about children, parents or staff.

PERSONAL:
1. Within one month of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
2. Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
3. Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
4. Prior to first day of employment must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
5. Driving the organization’s car on Family Service business requires an appropriate level of personal insurance and must be cleared to drive through Family Service’s insurance carrier. (HR will identify appropriate level of insurance and will clear driver through Family Service insurance carrier.)
6. Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
7. Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the following actions without endangering one’s own health:
• Reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less
• Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away
• Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation
• Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact
• Reach children on the highest piece of play equipment
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period of time

PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Full Time - South San Francisco

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Pre-School Teacher is responsible for the design, planning and implementation of a quality child care classroom for children between the ages of 2.5 years and 6 years. The position requires skill and expertise in curriculum planning, staff supervision, child assessments, and the ability to accept children and adults from a diverse population. The teacher must be a role model for developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom.

REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. A Child Development Teacher Permit. (May be able to substitute proof of eligibility and receive permit within 30 days of hire.)
2. AA degree in related field.
3. Two years experience with this age group.
4. Have CPR and First Aid certification or be able to get permits within 30 days of hire.
The Pre-School Teacher must be able to comprehend English; communicate (verbally and in writing) in English to parents and other adults; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.

Preferred:
1. BA degree.
2. Some supervisory experience.
3. Bilingual in Spanish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff:
1. This position requires opening the Center at 7:00 a.m. or closing at 6:00 p.m.
2. Ensure that there is adequate staff throughout the day.
3. Supervise and assign duties to other staff in the classroom.
4. Facilitate biweekly classroom staff meetings that include discussions of individual children, health and safety practices, activity plans, and general training.
5. Assist site director in planning monthly all-staff meetings.
6. Work cooperatively with the site director in achieving the goals and objectives of the center.
7. See that all staff practice universal health precautions.

Children:
1. Visually supervise classroom and outdoor area. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that arise during play.
2. See that the classroom environment is developmentally appropriate, including but not limited to music, manipulatives, blocks, dramatic play, art, easel painting, science, and math experiences. Help with the physical set up.

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Full Time - San Mateo

The Associate Program Director position is a direct report to the Child Development & Education Program Director. This position will have two to four direct reports and may include administrative positions. Additionally, this position will have direct input to the daily operations of the program as well as strategic initiatives. The Associate Program Director is generally in charge of the program in the absence of the Program Director.

The Associate Program Director is responsible for the Desired Results mandate, all areas of curriculum and staff development in conjunction with Desired Results to assure program quality. Desired Results includes but is not limited to administrative functions such as distributing all information and forms to Site Directors, setting a calendar for report due dates, assisting and training programs in implementation of all aspects of Desired Results (i.e. DRDP’s, Developmental Profiles, Parent Surveys and Environmental Rating Scales), complying data from all sites for Advisory and Board presentation, preparing Annual Report to the State Department of Education. With the approval of the Program Director and in collaboratation with the Leadership Team, he/she is responsible for initiating a staff development plan based on the Desired Results findings.

He/she will take the lead in the revisions of the Professinal Guidelines for staff, updates & revisions to the Parent Handbook and development & maintenance of the Staff Library and publishing the Program’s newsletter. The Associate Program Director will chair the Oversight Committee and as well as Staff Development Committee and facilitate the Lead Teacher meetings.

He/she will work with Program Director and others in preparing programs to participate in new innovative programs (i.e. Preschool For All, the Prekindergarten Family Literacy Program, etc.) The Associate Program will provide on-going quality control assistance to NCCP, and other sites as needed and support the Site Directors for parent education events.

He/She maintains a working relationship with all funding sources, other child care agencies, the County Office of Ed, and is also part of the organization’s management team as well as an active member of the Child Development and Education Leadership Team. The Associate Program Director must also keep informed of legislative issues and regulation changes specific to the program.

He/she will also work in conjunction with the Human Resource director to recruit staff and provide child development orientation to new employees. The Associate Program Director performs his/her duties under the direct supervision of the Child Development & Education Program Director, who in turn is under the supervision of the Family Services’ Vice President of Programs & Client Services.

REPORTS TO: Program Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:
This employee must meet and maintain requirements as a site director under State of California, Title V. regulations, i.e., hold a Child Development Site Supervisor permit with six units of early childhood administration. This position requires a B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education. A graduate degree is preferred. The director must have experience supervising other adults and at least 4 years of teaching experience; must be familiar with licensing regulations, able to meet deadlines, have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and strong problem solving skills. He/she must possess strong leadership skills, such as: maturity, flexibility, confidence, ability to promote harmony and team work, display a strong sense of loyalty to organization and take pride in the job. The Associate Director must have and maintain an understanding of current quality standards for infant, toddler, preschool and school-age groups. He/she must have a strong knowledge of implementation of Desired Results. Computer skills and mathematical skills are required. Bilingual, English/Spanish, capabilities are preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff & Program:
1. Initially direct reports may include: site director/teachers and eventually other administrative functions.
2. Responsible to see that staff receives entrance orientation as well as on-the-job training and special in-service training to ensure that program philosophy is carried out.
3. Coordinates the annual staff development trainings (facility, speakers, agenda, etc.) with consultation and approval of Program Director.
4. Establishes procedures for the Staff Resource Library.
5. Provides technical support to NCCP Providers to achieve a passing score on FCDERS and maintain a quality program. May also provide support to other sites as needed.
6. Supports Program Director in the expansion of the Child Development & Education Program.
7. Responsible for seeing that all Title 22 and Title 5 licensing requirements are met.

Budgeting and Management:
1. Responsible for preparation of materials and implementation of the Desired Results mandate under the supervision of the Division Director.
2. Responsible for timeline of Desired Results for the Child Development Program.
3. Responsible for assisting and training all Site Directors and staff in the Desired Results.
4. Responsible for the collection and inputting of Desired Results data from all programs.
5. Responsible for preparation of Desired Results reports to Program Director, Site Directors, President, Child Dev.& Ed Advisory, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
6. Responsible for preparation of organization CMR summary of Findings and Agency Annual Report to State Department of Education.
7. Responsible for the follow-up activities, Summary of Findings and Annual Report.
8. Responsible for the updating and revision of Parent Handbook and Professional Guidelines as needed.
9. Responsible in assisting the Program Director in setting up goals for the Division based on the Desired Results findings.
10. Responsible for preparing or supervising program budget and monthly financial analysis and reporting.
11. Must attend monthly Family Service’s management meetings, Child Development & Education Leadership Team meetings, and other community meetings, as needed.
12. In charge of the Child Development and Education Programs in the absence of the Program Director.
13. Position requires some evening and weekend work.
14. Other duties as assigned.
15. Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
16. Timely and accurate submission of time record to Supervisor.
17. Timely and accurate submission of staff’s time record to Payroll.
18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Responsible for representing the center to visitors, to the community and at board meetings, when requested.

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
The Associate Program Director works under the specific direction of the Director of Child Development & Education Programs.

PERSONAL:
1. Within one month of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
2. Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
3. Prior to first day of employment must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
4. Driving the organization’s car on Family Service business requires an appropriate level of personal insurance and must be cleared to drive through Family Service’s insurance carrier. (HR will identify appropriate level of insurance and will clear driver through Family Service insurance carrier.)
5. Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending conferences, workshops, or reading and report to team.
6. Possess a California Driver's License and have the ability to deliver and pick up materials, as needed.
7. Obtain Site Director permit or waiver within 30 days.
8. Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the following actions without endangering one’s own health:
• Reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less
• Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away
• Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation
• Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact
• Reach children on the highest piece of play equipment
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period of time

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OLDER ADULT SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MANAGER
Full Time - Campbell

Job Classification: Exempt.

Reports to: Older Adult Employment Services Director

General Description: The Employment Services Manager – Silicon Valley directs and manages the Silicon Valley area of the Senior Community Services Employment Program, which will currently include Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. This position manages Peninsula Family Service’s Campbell, CA branch office and supervises Participant Staff, Trainees and Interns. Additionally, this position supports the Employment Services Director, the Program Director, and their functions.

Direct Reports: Participant Staff, Trainees, Interns in Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.

QUALFICATIONS:
REQUIRED

AA, in social sciences, gerontology, psychology or related field.
Three years supervisory experience.
Three years management experience.
Three years experience as a job developer, sales or working with older population.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
Strong computer skills, including email, MSExcel, MSWord, Internet and database management.
Ability to travel frequently to San Mateo and multiple locations in Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties for a variety of business needs.

Preferred

B.A. degree in social sciences, gerontology, psychology or related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish or other languages prominent in service areas.
Experience in providing employment services or social services for low income population.

PERSONAL:

Required prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance.
During employment, must maintain fingerprint clearance.
On offer of employment, verification to legally work in the US, and updated as required.
Ability to get to offsite locations for job and business related appointments.
Driving the organization’s vehicle on Family Service business requires an appropriate level of personal insurance and clearance to drive through Family Service’s insurance carrier.

Ability to work week days, some weekends and evening, and additional hours over normal work week as required.

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FUND DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Full Time - San Mateo

General Description: The Community Engagement Officer supports the implementation of the organization’s Fund Development Strategic Plan by coordinating identification, research and cultivation (including sometimes solicitation) of individuals who have the greatest potential for supporting Peninsula Family Service’s programs. The Community Engagement Officer is the Lead Development Team member to connect with Peninsula Family Service’s three support auxiliaries, who require personal attention to maintain and deepen their relationship to our organization. This position must coordinate the involvement of other Development staff, program staff, and volunteers in the Strategic Plan so that priorities are kept in view, deadlines are met, and duplication of effort or action at cross purposes is avoided.

Reports to: Vice President of Fund Development
Job Classification: Exempt.

QUALFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
Minimum five years direct fundraising experience, including work in donor and prospect research, annual appeals, capital and planned giving campaigns.
Ability to communicate persuasively and professionally, both orally and in writing, and ability to interface well with staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
Ease in initiating contact persons not previously known, in person and by phone.
Demonstrated ability to interpret effectively the programs and goals of the organization to a wide range of persons of different backgrounds.
Convey credibility and expertise in advising donors on confidential and sometimes complex financial matters.
Willingness and ability to work out of the office as needed and to work some evenings and weekends.
Ability to sustain workloads over extended periods during special campaigns, holiday seasons and other circumstances.
Ability to work independently and in a multi-layer team environment, establish objectives, determine priorities, set performance standards, and establish a successful team approach to achieve fundraising goals.
Evidence of ability to exercise judgment consistent with and supportive of Peninsula Family Service’s goals, including demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work cooperatively with committees and organizational staff, as characterized by a high level of consultation.
Proficient in MSOffice Suite and internet. Raiser’s Edge knowledge highly desirable.
Knowledge of organizations serving the Peninsula and Silicon Valley communities is a plus.
Commitment to mission of Peninsula Family Service.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but not limited to –

Lead Development Team member liaison to auxiliaries, to provide support and, when invited, strategic support.
Support raising operating funds to cover budgeted expenses from donors/prospects through –

Development, maintenance and implementation of solicitation strategies and endorsing/promoting organization through visits, calls, letters, other engagement activities;

Identify additional opportunities for revenue generation through donor research and prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation in conjunction with VP Development and volunteer fundraising team;

Support and coordinate program and senior staff members, committee members, volunteers and board members in cultivation and solicitation of donors/prospects;

Coordinate preparation and presentation of all written major gift proposals;

Record all relevant information from donor/prospect contacts and coordinate information to database manager for Raiser’s Edge inclusion;

Provide cultivation notes and donor information relevant to Peninsula Family Service;

Remain informed about organization’s programs and services.

PERSONAL:

Required prior to first day of employment, fingerprint clearance.
During employment, maintain fingerprint clearance.
On offer of employment, verification to legally work in the US, and updated as required.
Ability to get to off-site locations for job and business-related activities, through use of own reliable transportation and valid CA drivers license.

For a complete listing of Duties and Responsibilities, a Job Description is available from Human Resources.