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Position: Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Technician
Location: Los Angeles
Program: Administration
Annual Salary: $26,000 – 28,000

Major Responsibilities: Assists agency managers in the performance of general office
duties involving clerical/administrative work; primary to answers phones and greet clients;
enters, maintains, and updates program and client data including case openings and
closings, case action forms and monthly tracking; enters donations, and tracks/maintains
monthly donation log; provides generated data reports and information; captures client
referral information for clinical program; manages office supply order; ensures office is
opened and closed in a timely manner.

Position Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills in
English/Spanish required; knowledge/experience utilizing MS Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook,
Access Power Point and data entry programs; type 50 wpm; experience with desktop
publishing software a plus. Minimum two years general office experience including
standard office practices and office organization skills to ensure office runs smoothly.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Administrative Assistant II
Program: FSC
Location: Pacoima
Annual Salary: $27,000 – $30,000

Position Summary: Provides a variety of administrative and skilled clerical support to managers and staff at the Pacoima office; and ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities: Assists with office receptionist duties; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, screens and returns calls as directed with requested information; assists callers and walk ins with proper referrals; assists members of management with the implementation of systems to run a smooth office environment. Prepares and types a variety of routine correspondence and reports including standardized forms, letters, minutes, spreadsheets, flyers and reports using a desktop computer and MicroSoft Software; performs routine clerical duties such as copying, sorting, faxing, mailing, and filing documents; maintains inventory of office supplies and orders and distributes supplies as needed. Runs client’s names through the FSC data system ISIS to confirm client’s enrollment status in the Family Source Center program. Maintains and updates program spreadsheet and report number of monthly flow of participants; performs data entry tasks by updated FSC program services for individual clients on a routine basis; and attends and participates in staff meetings and required trainings

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, AA or certificate of completion in a secretarial field preferred; minimum 1-2 years of work experience in closely related position; working knowledge of standard office practices and equipment; office organization skills to ensure smooth running of office; detail oriented; type 40-45 wpm; accurate, basic math skills to calculate and maintain routine numerical assignment; proficient using desktop computer and word processing and/or data entry, Excel, desk top publishing; effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual/Spanish required; must have automobile, auto liability insurance and driver’s license for occasional driving on the job (mileage to be reimbursed).

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Home Visitors
Location: Manchester Office
Program: Early Head Start
Annual Salary: $39,000

Major Responsibilities: Provides 10-12 families and children weekly home visits to
assist families in identifying family resources and needs; encourages and promotes the
family’s achievements and self sufficiency; provides developmental, mental health, and
nutritional screenings and assessments of children to determine the need for further
evaluation, referrals or intervention; works with parent to develop weekly activity plans
based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs; and integrates all head
start components during home visits.

Requirements: BA in child development, human development, early childhood
education, psychology, social work or related field; previous experience providing early
childhood education, parent education or child focused counseling to at risk youth and
families preferred; previous experience providing direct services to low-income families in
a multi-cultural community. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Case Manager
Program: Gang Prevention
Location: Pacoima Community Center
Annual Salary: $36,000 – $37,000

Major Responsibilities: Provides intake assessment and develops an
individualized service plan to address risk factors identified during eligibility process;
refers and links clients with program services and community resources; engages
youth in interest-based opportunity that occupy them during non-school based hours,
exposing them to pro-social peers and positive adult role models; maintains frequent
contact with youth and families through home visits, field visits, office appointments
and telephone conversations to follow through with services as required by GRYD
Prevention Model. Develops effective relationships to promote service coordination
for a caseload of up to 25 clients; monitors client participation in program services;
provides intervention to clients and families with crises and conflict that need
immediate resolution; facilitates/co-facilitates group meetings for clients in various
settings; and prepares/maintains needed documentation of client records and reports
and actively participated in outreach process.

Requirements: B.A. in related field required with minimum 2 years of case
management experience working with at risk youth and their families; working
knowledge of family dynamics and communities affected by gangs; effective
written/oral communication and engagements skills; crisis intervention skills and work
experience with high levels of risks for both youth and their families; flexibility to work
evenings and weekends as needed; bilingual/Spanish required.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Case Manager
Program: Cal Learn
Location: Titus Office
Annual Salary: $36,000

Major Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive case management services
to pregnant and parenting teens based on a professional assessment of their
needs and availability of community resources; home visits required.

Position Requirements: B.A. in related field; bilingual /Spanish preferred.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Case Manager
Program: Family Source Center
Location: South Los Angeles
Salary: $36,000 – $38,000

Major Responsibilities: Provides case management services to client/families to assess
their needs and refer to community resources and/or El Nido services and/or acts as an
advocate to help them obtain services; develops a service plan in conjunction with
client/family based on assessments; maintains frequent contact with clients through home
visits, appointments at the FSC and telephone conversations to follow through with
services and provide ongoing support; completes required program document and
reports.

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, child
development or a related field and a minimum of three years related experience with
youth or families. Bilingual/Spanish required.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Program Director
Program: Family Source Center
Location: South Los Angeles
Salary: $75,000

Major Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the Family Source Center and for providing administrative, management and case work supervision for the program; ensures attainment of program goals and contract performance objectives; oversees the administrative work of case managers and may supervise graduate interns; creates a supportive, productive work environment for staff and partners located at the FSC; identifies problems impeding services and provides solutions; provides direct service to clients as needed; performs managerial duties; and oversees development of routine and special statistical and written reports.

Position Requirements: Master’s degree in related field required from an accredited college or university program required; 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience and related experience with youth or families; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to team build and motivate staff.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org

Position: Parent Coach
Location: Panorama City
Program: Welcome Baby
Annual Salary: $40,000

Position Summary: The Parent Coach will provide supportive services to families including prenatal and postpartum home visits, parent education in the areas of prenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding, parent-infant attachment, child development and other related topics. The Parent Coach will also identify client strengths, needs, barriers, and risks, and facilitates linkages to community services and resources as needed.

Essential Duties
* Works closely with the Welcome Baby Nurses, other Parent Coaches, Supervisors, and other staff to provide a continuum of services.
* Works, as part of an interdisciplinary team, with families to ensure the health, safety and security of the new mother and baby.
* Develops trust and rapport with clients and provides support using an empathic and client centered approach.
* Adheres to all program guidelines, policies, and protocols and actively works toward achieving the goals of the program.
* Conducts prenatal and post partum visits in the home or over the phone with fidelity to the Welcome Baby Program Model.
* Effectively conducts required client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression, parent-infant attachment, social support, developmental milestones, and home safety, as well as other non-standardized client assessments.
* Identifies client strengths, needs, barriers, and risks; and links families to community services and resources.
* Provides education to parents on maternal and infant health, breastfeeding, parenting, attachment, home safety, family planning, child development and other related topics using a client-centered approach.
* Distributes and review with families the First Five Kit for New Parents.
* Observes and evaluates feeding and provides consultation on breastfeeding.
* Observes parent-infant attachment and infant behavior.
* Assists families in establishing a medical home, following-up on well-child visits, and identifying health insurance coverage, if necessary.
* Refers families to intensive home visitation services, as needed.
* Attends and participates in all staff meetings, bi-monthly group reflective supervision, and weekly individual reflective supervision with Clinical or Team Supervisor.
* Attends and completes all trainings, including successful completion of CLE training.
* Completes all needed paperwork for each client in a timely, complete, and organized manner, including clear and well written progress notes.
* Completes required data entry for each client in a timely manner.
* Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience/ Skills
* Bachelor’s Degree preferred in child development, social work, psychology, human development, public health education or related field with at least one year of experience in maternal and child home visitation, or Child Development Associate (CDA) or AA degree with maternal and child health experience and at least two years of experience in maternal and child home visitation.
* At least one year of experience in maternal and child home visitation.
* Must complete Certification Lactation Educator (CLE) training within six months of hire, or Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/RLC).
* Must complete 100% of Welcome Baby training within one year of hire.
* Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the ability to assess families across a broad spectrum of areas, recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other disciplines.
* Ability to adhere to all program guidelines, policies and protocols and actively work toward achieving the goals of the program.
* Ability to conduct strength based family assessment across a broad spectrum of areas using a validated, standardized tool administered in the prescribed manner.
* Empathy, warmth, and the ability to establish ongoing supportive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience working with families from diverse age, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
* Knowledgeable about local community resources.
* Familiarity with the effects of depression, perinatal depression, domestic violence and parental alcohol and/other substance abuse on family health, child development, parenting, and general functioning.
* Knowledge of normal fetal, infant, and toddler development; prenatal and child health requirements; and early childhood education best practices.
* Very effective verbal communication and engagement skills to build trusting relationships with families of young children.
* Effective written skills to articulate concepts/ideas in notes and reports.
* Effective organization and time management skills and the ability to maintain accurate and complete records in a timely manner.
* Culturally sensitive and knowledgeable of the community that will be served.
* General computer skills including MS Word.

Special Requirements
* Bilingual English/Spanish required; must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed); valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of insurance; TB clearance, to be renewed every two years.

How to Apply:
Employees: Please fax resume and Internal Job Application to Human Resources
External Candidates: Please apply through our website www.elnidofamilycenters.org