Job Openings
The following Employment Listings were last updated on March 7, 2013. Qualified, interested persons should send resume and cover letter to HR@peninsulafamilyservice.org.
Peninsula Family Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Currently, Peninsula Family Service has job openings in the following areas:
- Child Development and Education
- Interim Site Supervisor, Mission Child Development Center
- Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher
- Associate Teacher – Floater, San Mateo
- Early Head Start Associate Teacher, Redwood City
- Preschool Teacher
- Lead Teacher, Midway Child Development Center
- Interim Assistant Teacher, Mission Child Development Center
- Associate Teacher
- Teacher Aide
- Substitute Teachers
- Older Adult Services
- Social Worker II
- PCOC Wellness Coach
- LGBT Program Coordinator, Peer Counseling Program
- Social Worker
- Fund Development
- Director of Development
- Donor Relations Coordinator
- Communications and Marketing Manager
Child Development and Education
INTERIM SITE SUPERVISOR, MISSION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Site Supervisor is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the center and the supervision and care of the children enrolled in the program and the coordination of parent family services under the supervision of the Program Director.
REPORTS TO: Program Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DIRECT REPORTS: Classroom Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- AA with 24 units ECE/CD including core courses, plus 16 GE courses, six specialization units, two adult supervision units
- Minimum one year of experience teaching in a childcare center
- Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a childcare center
- Familiarity with early childhood developmental assessment tools
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude towards the children, families and staff at all times and be willing to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum guide.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both writing and verbal.
- Site Supervisor Permit
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: The Site Supervisor should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults in English; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with Program Director to ensure compliance with funding sources, local governing bodies, and State licensing.
- Maintain all records that pertain to the administration of the program under the supervision of the Program Director.
- Handle the orientation, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of program staff under the direction of the Program Director.
- Serve as a role model to Teachers and Teaching Assistants by acting in a professional manner with staff, administrators, and parents.
- Work on site at the center with the children individually and in groups; may work in classroom on a regularly scheduled time frame.
- Oversea the maintenance of an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning environment
- Coordinate the maintenance and operation of site premises, purchase orders, and inventories.
- Act as agency representative to visitors, parents and the community.
- Plan, implement, and monitor curriculum that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, social needs of the children under the supervision of the Program Director.
- Plan and implement field trips.
- Responsible for parent intakes, orientation, parent committees, and the Parent Service Project (PSP) monthly meetings.
- Work with the Family Coordinator to ensure that changes in the parent/child status are reported promptly.
- Attend regular meetings with the teaching staff, agency staff, parent conferences, parent meetings, training sessions, management meetings and other meetings as necessary.
- Keep the Agency Program director informed of the needs and concerns relating to children with special needs and their families.
- Perform other assigned duties relevant to the needs of the program.
- Submit time records accurate and on time.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Site Supervisor works under the direction of the Operations Manager or Program Director. The Site Supervisor needs to consult with the Operations Manager and/or Program Director to: changes in procedural guidelines for issues pertaining (but not limited to): funding compliance, funding sources, training and or evaluative concerns within their site. The Site Supervisor may not discuss a serious problem with a client and/or program participant or change hours of work without the approval of the Operations Manager and Program Director.
PERSONAL:
- 1. Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification to legally work in the US and updated as required.
- Driving the organization’s car on business requires an appropriate level of personal insurance and must be cleared to drive through insurance carrier. (HR will identify appropriate level of insurance and will clear driver through insurance carrier.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- Be in good health, free from communicable disease, which would adversely affect persons to be served.
- Physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the positions responsibilities that include being able to do the following:
- Reach a child 25 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to own health.
- Hear a child call for help from 50 feet away.
- Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
- Have the visual acuity to see and supervise children from a distance of at least 50 yards.
- Crouch to a child’s height; maintain eye contact at child’s level.
- Stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give such instructions or assignments.
EARLY HEAD START INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is the primary caregiver for an assigned group of children and provides a warm and nurturing environment that helps children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. This position is responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a quality childcare classroom for children generally between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years. The position is the role model for staff in all aspects of the program and participates in all activities in the classroom. This position is part of the overall Child Development & Education team and is responsible for the implementation of the Early Head Start Program requirements.
REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Child Development Teacher permit or qualified to apply for permit
2. 24 ECE units and 16 General Education units
3. Six infant/toddler units in Early Childhood Education
4. BA (or AA Degree with an education plan to achieve a BA degree)
5. Minimum of 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or equivalent
6. One year experience working with this age group
7. Ability to conduct home visits (must have a valid driver’s license, a car and ability to meet with families in their homes)
8. Ability to accept and work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
Staff must model proper language for the children. Staff must be able to comprehend English; communicate (verbally and written) in English to parents and other adults; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
Preferred:
1. Master’s degree in related field
2. Social work background or education
3. Two years of experience working with infants and toddlers
4. Knowledge and skills in RIE and PITC
5. Experience in staff supervision
6. Experience with conducting screenings and assessments for infants and toddlers
7. Three semester units of Early Childhood Education Administration
8. Bilingual in English/Spanish
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EHS:
Adheres to and ensures all Early Head Start and California Department of Education mandates and requirements (i.e. Performance Standards, federal mandates, guidelines, regulations, etc.) activity timelines and due dates are met and in compliance which includes but not limited to the following:
1. Child files are reviewed and monitored monthly, or more frequently as needed.
2. Group size and ratio meet EHS requirements.
3. Continue to meet staff qualifications for EHS.
4. Complete and conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent teacher conferences per child per year
5. Work closely with ERSEA, Mental Health Interventionists, Public Health Nurse, case managers, GGRC, etc. as needed and/or required
6. Ensure all disabilities screening, referrals and services are completed in a timely manner and/or on the due date.
7. Complete health and other developmental screenings for each child as requested and/or assigned
8. See that assessments and quarterly service reports are kept for each child
9. Complete the developmental screenings within 45-days of enrollment for each child
10. Communicate to appropriate personnel (i.e. Site Director, Service Area Manager, Family Advocate, MHI, etc.) and make referrals as needed for services for children or parents
11. Implement the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan)
12. Complete and conduct on-going assessments for each child at least 3 times per year as required by the California Department of Education and/or Early Head Start whichever is the more stringent of the two.
13. Create and maintain the following for each child: children’s portfolios, Individual Learning Plan, anecdotal records, and write on-going observations, etc.
14. Conduct/complete parent/teacher conferences at least two times per year per child
15. Prepare and implement the lesson plans
16. Ensure lesson plans meet and ILP’s reflect program philosophy and standards (i.e. Creative Curriculum, Anti-bias curriculum, etc.), are developmentally and age appropriate (i.e. PITC, RIE, DAP, Desired Results, Performance Standards, etc.).
17. May be requested to perform some of the roles and responsibilities of the Family Advocate, such as maintaining bulletin boards, assisting with enrollment, providing information to families, making referrals, home visits, etc.
Staff:
1. Make sure that there is always adequate staff and supervision and notify site director if not.
2. Assist site director in planning monthly all-staff meetings.
3. Act in place of the site director when assigned.
4. When requested facilitate regular classroom staff meetings that include discussions of individual children, health and safety practices, activity plans, and general training.
5. Work cooperatively with the site director in achieving the goals and objectives of the classroom and center.
6. See that all staff practice universal health precautions.
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 classroom environment is developmentally appropriate, including but not limited to music, manipulative supplies, soft blocks, dramatic play opportunities, art, sensory exploration, and physical movement.
3. Ensure that the outdoor environment is developmentally appropriate and including 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, linguistic 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 classroom to see that children are 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.
Parents:
1. Maintain good relationships with parents through daily verbal contact and/or written notes and document any concerns.
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
6. Involve parents by recognizing their talents and soliciting their participation.
7. Model appropriate adult/child interactions while encouraging and supporting parent and 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 meals (breakfast, lunch and PM snacks 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. Conduct and complete monthly Safety Checklist when requested
10. Follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and information.
11. Timely and accurate submission of all reimbursements for expenses to Supervisor.
12. Timely and accurate submission of time records to Supervisor.
13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
This position works under the direction of the Site Director and must consult with the Site Director to change classroom daily schedule; discuss a serious problem with a parent; change in work schedule (i.e. assigned hours, lunch, breaks, etc.); changes to the Program Curriculum, prior to leaving the building, any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members.
PERSONAL:
1. Prior to 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. Hold, obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be obtained within first 30 days of employment.
4. Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
5. Prior to first day of employment must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
6. Driving the organization’s car on Family Service business requires an appropriate level of personal insurance and must be cleared to drive through Peninsula Family Service’s insurance carrier. (HR will identify appropriate level of insurance and will clear driver through Peninsula Family Service insurance carrier.)
7. If required to do home visits, must possess and maintain a California Driver’s License.
8. If required, must be to conduct home visits in the parent’s home
9. Continue to acquire knowledge about EHS and early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading. Trainings may be conducted throughout the State and Nationally.
10. 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 40 pounds
- Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period.
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you meet the qualifications, please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@peninsulafamilyservice.org, and include this code in the title or body of the e-mail: RDWD.CDC-029.
ASSOCIATE TEACHER – FLOATER, SAN MATEO
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Associate Teacher – Floater provides support and assistance to the various classrooms/teachers at our Early Learning Center, in providing a warm and nurturing environment that helps children grow intellectually, physically,
emotionally and socially. The Associate Teacher – Floater participates in all activities in the classroom and works as a team member with the teacher and aides. The Associate Teacher – Floater may act as a short-term substitute when the supervising teacher is absent.
REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Must possess or be eligible and apply for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
- He/she must be l8 years of age
- Posses a high school diploma or equivalent
- Twelve college units in Early Childhood Education
- One year experience with the preschool or infants and toddler age group
- This position requires personal qualities of maturity, sensitivity to
children’s needs, and ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team.
Communication Requirements:
The Associate Teacher should be able to communicate (verbally and in writing)
with parents and other adults in English; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visually help supervise the indoor classroom, the outdoor play area, and on
field trips. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that may arise during play. - Help set up the classroom activities according to plans developed by the
staff. - Interact, initiate, and encourage the children in all the activities during
the day. - Model a positive, consistent approach to helping children develop inner
behavior controls and good social skills, using conflict resolution techniques, when applicable. - Assist teacher in planning activities for the group and help be a resource
for materials. - Assist the teacher in record keeping such as childcare food program,
attendance, child assessments, and observations. - Help maintain a clean and appealing environment for the children, by picking
up toys, cleaning tables, moving equipment (i.e. setting up cots, mats, or setting up and taking out outside equipment.) - Take part in caring for the physical needs of the children at mealtimes,
toileting, diapering (for infant/toddler classrooms) and at nap time. - Maintain good communication with parents and help make them feel at ease at
the center. - Participate in parent conferences when asked.
- Observe and record information about children for portfolios or assessment
file. - Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled. These may be held in
the evening. - Adhere to and participate in the program evaluation of program using the
Environment Rating Scale, Desired Results, and/or NAEYC accreditation standards. - Follow health and safety policies, including universal health practices.
- Supervise teacher aides in the absence of the classroom teacher, as
assigned by director. - Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential
documentation and confidential information. - Timely and accurate submission of time record to supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Associate Teacher works under the direction of the classroom or group teacher. The Associate Teacher should consult with the Site Director and supervising teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; discuss a serious problem with a parent; change hours of work; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must submit proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., and maintain eligibility.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- 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.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- 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 40 pounds
- Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period of time.
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you meet the qualifications, please submit a resume and cover letter and include this code in the title or body of the email: SMO.CDC-030.
EARLY HEAD START ASSOCIATE TEACHER, REDWOOD CITY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Associate Teacher is a teacher/primary caregiver, collaborates, provides support and assistance to the classroom teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment that helps children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. The Associate Teacher participates in all activities in the classroom and works as a team member with the teacher and aides. This position supports all Early Headstart program requirements.
REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- Possess or applied for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
- Six infant and toddler units. (Six is the new requirement for EHS.)
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Twelve college units in Early Childhood Education.
- One year experience with the preschool or infants and toddler age group.
The Associate Teacher must model good language for the children, both English and, when possible, the language of the children enrolled. The Associate Teacher may act as a short-term substitute when the supervising teacher is absent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Knowledge and skills in RIE and PITC.
- Holds a current Associate Teacher Permit
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visually help supervise the indoor classroom, the outdoor play area, and on field trips. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that may arise during play.
- Help set up the classroom activities according to plans developed by the staff.
- Interact, initiate and encourage the children in all the activities during the day.
- Model a positive, consistent approach to helping children develop inner behavior controls and good social skills, using conflict resolution techniques, when applicable.
- Assist teacher in planning activities for the group and help be a resource for materials.
- Assist the teacher in record keeping such as child care food program, attendance, child assessments and observations.
- Help maintain a clean and appealing environment for the children, by picking up toys, cleaning tables, moving equipment (i.e. setting up cots, mats, or setting up and taking out outside equipment.)
- Take part in caring for the physical needs of the children at mealtimes, toileting, diapering (for infant/toddler classrooms) and at naptime.
- Maintain good communication with parents and help make them feel at ease at the center.
- Adheres to all Early Head Start Performance Standards mandates and ensure all requirements are met. Ensures all Early Head Start Performance Standards mandates, activity timelines and due dates are in compliance which includes but not limited to the following:
- Group size and ratio meet EHS requirements
- Continue to meet staff qualifications for EHS
- Complete and conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent teacher conferences per child per year
- Works closely with ERSEA, Mental Health Interventionists, Public Health Nurse, case managers, GGRC, etc. as needed or required
- Complete and assists in health screenings and other developmental screening for each child
- Complete a developmental screenings within 45-days from the enrollment date for each child
- Initiate and/or complete referrals for further health, mental health and/or disabilities screenings for children suspected with development delays or disabilities
- Ensures IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and ILP (Individual Learning Plan) for each child is incorporated on the lesson plan and are implemented
- Complete and conduct on-going assessments for each child at least 3 times per year as required by the California Department of Education and/or Early Head Start – whichever the more stringent of the two mandates
- Conducts at least two parent/teacher conferences per child per year
- Ensure in creating and maintaining portfolio, Individual Learning Plan for each child, on-going observations, etc.
- Ensures lesson plans meets and reflects program philosophy and standards, developmentally and age appropriate, and ILP.
- Ensure that disabilities screening, referrals and services are completed within the timeline.
- Assist in making referrals as needed for services for children or parents
- May assist in creating a Individual Family Plan for children enrolled in the Early Head Start program.
- Observe and record information about children for portfolios or assessment file.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled. These may be held in the evening.
- Adhere to and participate in the program evaluation of program using the Environment Rating Scale, Desired Results and/or NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Follow health and safety policies, including universal health practices
- Supervise teacher aides in the absence of the classroom teacher, as assigned by director.
- Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
- Timely and accurate submission of time record to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Associate Teacher works under the direction of the classroom or group teacher. The Associate Teacher should consult with the Site Director and supervising teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; discuss a serious problem with a parent; change hours of work; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members.
PERSONAL:
- Within one month of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Hold, obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be obtained within first 60 days of employment.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Driving the organization’s car on Peninsula 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.)
- Possess a California Driver’s License and have the ability to deliver or pick up materials, conduct home visits, attend trainings, etc., as needed.
- Continue to acquire knowledge about EHS and early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading. Trainings may be conducted throughout the State and Nationally.
- Must be able to conduct home visits in the parents home.
- 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you meet the qualifications, please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@peninsulafamilyservice.org, and include this code in the title or body of the e-mail: RDWD.CDC-028.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of a quality childcare 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:
- Child Development Teacher Permit or ability to apply for permit
- AA degree in related field
- 12 Early Childhood Education units
- Two years experience with this age group.
- Have CPR and First Aid certification or be able to get permits within 30 days of hire.
Language Requirements: The Preschool 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:
- BA degree
- Some supervisory experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff:
- This position requires opening the Center at 7:00 a.m. or closing at 6:00 p.m.
- Ensure that there is adequate staff throughout the day.
- Supervise and assign duties to other staff in the classroom.
- Facilitate biweekly classroom staff meetings that include discussions of individual children, health and safety practices, activity plans, and general training.
- Assist site director in planning monthly all-staff meetings.
- Work cooperatively with the site director in achieving the goals and objectives of the center.
- See that all staff practice universal health precautions.
Children:
- Visually supervise classroom and outdoor area. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that arise during play.
- See that the classroom environment is developmentally appropriate, including but not limited to music, manipulative, blocks, dramatic play, art, easel painting, science, and math experiences. Help with the physical set up.
- See that the outdoor environment is developmentally appropriate, including but not limited to sand, climbing, water play, painting, tricycles, and dramatic play.
- Help with the physical set up of classroom and outdoor environment, including moving outdoor equipment to appropriate areas.
- Develop and carry out written activity plans that relate to the physical, social and cognitive levels of the children enrolled.
- Take part in caring for the physical needs of the children: mealtimes, toileting, and naptime.
- Interact, initiate, and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
- Supervise and take part in all cleanup activities.
- Model a positive, consistent approach to helping children develop inner behavior controls and good social skills, using conflict resolution techniques, when appropriate.
- See that observations and portfolios are kept for each child on an ongoing basis.
- Uphold standards of NAEYC accreditation and/or Desired Results. Participate in classroom evaluation using these instruments.
Parents:
- Maintain good relationships with parents through daily personal contact or written notes.
- See that two conferences are held each year with each parent.
- Contact parents when their child is ill.
- Submit written items for the parent newsletter.
- Attend parent meetings, when necessary.
- Involve parents by recognizing their talents and soliciting their participation.
Administrative Duties:
- Responsible for accurate food counts, sign-in/sign-out, and attendance reports.
- See that snacks and/or breakfasts are prepared and recorded in compliance with CCFP.
- Be knowledgeable about licensing and safety regulations and see that program is in compliance.
- Know emergency procedures and be prepared to take responsibility for carrying them out, i.e. fire drills, earthquake, CPR, first aid.
- Help complete “Health and Safety” check forms when requested.
- Adhere to and participate in evaluation of the center using ECERS and Desired Results.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Help evaluate teacher aides under his/her supervision.
- Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
- Timely and accurate submission of time record to supervisor.
- 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, and 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 other child, parent or staff concerns.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- 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 Peninsula Family Service insurance carrier.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- Daily work schedule may change based on program needs.
- 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
LEAD TEACHER, MIDWAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Lead Teacher will plan, implement, and supervise a child care program for his/her assigned room that reflects sensitivity for the needs of the children, the families, and the staff. Authority permits decisions revolving around day-to-day classroom operations. Input is essential to make long-term decisions about the staff and the children.
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor and/or Master Teacher
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DIRECT REPORTS: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Command of the English language
- A minimum of one year’s prior experience working in a child care center
- Minimum of 12 units in early childhood education, recreation, physical education or working toward an elementary teaching credential
- Familiarity with early childhood development and developmental assessment tools
- Ability to supervise and coordinate an effective, creative child care program
- Ability to keep accurate records and progress reports
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with children, parents, and staff
Preferred:
- Training and experience with special needs children
Language Requirements: The Lead Teacher should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults in English; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be sensitive to the intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and creative needs of the children and bring individual concerns to the attention of the Program Coordinator.
- Conduct a daily health check to determine each child’s ability to participate in the child care program.
- Dispense medications to children in accordance with center policies and procedures.
- Provide an age appropriate curriculum and maintain developmental assessments on each child under his/her care.
- Enhance his/her knowledge of child development through staff meetings, training sessions, workshops (occasionally scheduled during evening hours or on Saturdays), and self-education.
- Supervise and evaluate permanent classroom staff, substitutes, trainees, and anyone else assigned to his/her room(and conduit periodic classroom meetings)
- Bring to the Director’s attention concerns regarding staff job performance.
- Act as liaison between classroom staff and Center administration regarding suggestions, problems and Center policies and procedures.
- Maintain contact with parents to ensure an adequate exchange of information.
- Conduct parent conferences as scheduled by Center administration and as special needs arise.
- Maintain appropriate classroom records, e.g., daily attendance, menu sheets, lesson plans, and developmental assessments
- Maintain a clean, orderly, attractive and creative classroom environment and request supplies as needed (including developing teacher made materials).
- Maintain liaison with curriculum consultant, nurse, mental health persons, and any other consultant working at the center.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Lead Teacher works under the direction of the Site Director and/or Master Teacher. The Lead Teacher needs to consult with the Master teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members. The Lead Teacher may not discuss a serious problem with a parent or change hours of work without the approval of the Site Director and/or Master Teacher.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification to legally work in the US and updated as required.
- 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 Peninsula Family Service insurance carrier.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- Physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the positions responsibilities that include being able to do the following:
- Reach a child 25 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to own health.
- Hear a child call for help from 50 feet away.
- Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
- Have the visual acuity to see and supervise children from a distance of at least 50 yards.
- Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at child’s level.
- Stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
INTERIM ASSISTANT TEACHER, MISSION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of a well-rounded educational and activity program designed to meet the individual needs of each child under the supervision of the Associate Teacher or higher.
REPORTS TO: Teacher, Site Supervisor
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DIRECT REPORTS: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- 6 units ECE/CD including core courses.
- Display a willingness to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum guide.
- Relate well to children
- Display emotional maturity and stability and must be willing to take training in the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Be in good health, free from communicable disease, which would adversely affect persons to be served.
Language Requirements: The Assistant Teacher should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults in English; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in planning, preparation and implementation of a curriculum that is appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.
- Maintain reasonable contact with parents of the children in your charge to ensure an adequate exchange of information.
- Interact and encourage children in the activities during the day.
- Assist in maintaining an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience throughout the day.
- Assist in the maintenance for an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning environment (which may include cleaning up before and after meals, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.)
- Assist children with self-care activities (e.g. wiping noses, changing diapers).
- Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement them if necessary.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Enhance his/her knowledge of child development through staff meetings, training sessions, workshops (occasionally scheduled during evening hours or on Saturdays) and self-education.
- Relay to supervisor any information or concerns expressed to you by parents
- Inform the teacher or supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may be of interest or importance.
- Perform other assigned duties relevant to the needs of the program.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Assistant Teacher works under the direction of the classroom or group teacher. The Assistant Teacher needs to consult with the teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members. The Assistant Teacher may not discuss a serious problem with a parent or change hours of work without the approval of the Site Director or Supervising Teacher.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification to legally work in the US and updated as required.
- 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.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- Physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the positions responsibilities that include being able to do the following:
- Reach a child 25 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to own health.
- Hear a child call for help from 50 feet away.
- Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
- Have the visual acuity to see and supervise children from a distance of at least 50 yards.
- Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at child’s level.
- Stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
ASSOCIATE TEACHER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Teacher in the planning and implementation of a well-rounded educational and activity designed to meet individual needs of each child, under the supervision of the Teacher or higher.
REPORTS TO: Teacher, Site Supervisor
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DIRECT REPORTS: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Must have an Associate Teacher Permit
- 12 units ECE/CD including core courses.
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching in a childcare center.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude towards the children, families and staff at all times and be willing to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum guide.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both writing and verbal.
- Be in good health, free from communicable disease, which would adversely affect persons to be served.
Language Requirements: The Associate Teacher should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults in English; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, prepare and implement a curriculum that is appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.
- Maintain reasonable contact with the parents of the children in your charge, to ensure an adequate exchange of information.
- Conduct daily health check to determine each child’s ability to participate in the child care program.
- Assume responsibility for classroom, aid sand assistants during teacher’s absence.
- Assume in maintaining an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience.
- Assist in the maintenance for an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning environment (which may include cleaning up before and after meals, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.)
- Assist children with self-care activities (e.g. wiping noses, changing diapers).
- Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement them if necessary.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Enhance his/her knowledge of child development through staff meetings, training sessions, workshops (occasionally scheduled during evening hours or on Saturdays) and self-education.
- Relay to supervisor any information or concerns expressed to you by parents
- Inform the teacher or supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may be of interest or importance.
- Perform other assigned duties relevant to the needs of the program.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The Associate Teacher works under the direction of the Teacher. The Associate Teacher needs to consult with the teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned, any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members. The Associate Teacher may not discuss a serious problem with a parent or change hours of work without the approval of the Site Director and/or Teacher.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification to legally work in the US and updated as required.
- 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.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- Physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the positions responsibilities that include being able to do the following:
- Reach a child 25 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to own health.
- Hear a child call for help from 50 feet away.
- Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
- Have the visual acuity to see and supervise children from a distance of at least 50 yards.
- Crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at child’s level.
- Stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
TEACHER AIDE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the children can grow.
REPORTS TO: Teacher or Master Teacher
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Display a willingness to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum guide.
- Relate well to children.
- Display emotional maturity and stability and must be willing to take training and complete at least 6 units in the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Be in good health, free from communicable diseases, which would adversely affect persons to be served.
The Teacher Aide should be able to verbally communicate with parents and other adults; use grammatically correct language; and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in planning, preparation and implementation of a curriculum that is appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.
- Interact and encourage children in the activities during the day.
- Assist in maintaining an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience throughout the day.
- Assist in the maintenance for an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning environment (which may include cleaning up before and after meals, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, etc.)
- Assist children with self-care activities (e.g. wiping noses, changing diapers).
- Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures and be ready to implement them if necessary.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Enhance his/her knowledge of child development through staff meetings, training sessions, workshops (occasionally scheduled during evening hours or on Saturdays) and self-education.
- Relay to supervisor any information or concerns expressed to you by parents.
- Inform the teacher or supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may be of interest of importance.
- Perform other assigned duties relevant to the needs of the program.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
The Teacher Aide works under the direction of the Master Teacher. The Teacher Aide needs to consult with the Master Teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members. The Teacher Aide may not discuss a serious problem with a parent or change hours of work without the approval of the Site Director or Master Teacher.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give such instructions or assignments.
PERSONAL:
- Prior to first day of employment:
- Obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Verification of negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Submit transcripts.
- Must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- Verification to legally work in the US and updated as required.
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops or reading.
- Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing positions responsibilities that include being able to do the following:
- Reach a child 25 feet away with 30 seconds or less without danger to own health.
- Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away.
- Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation.
- Have the visual acuity to see and supervise children from a distance of at least 50 feet yard.
- Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at child’s level.
- Stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of play equipment.
- Lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Full Time – San Mateo County
GENERAL: The Substitute Associate Teacher provides support and assistance to the classroom teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment that helps children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. The Associate Teacher participates in all activities in the classroom and works as a team member with the teacher and aides.
REPORTS TO: Site Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Substitute Associate Teacher must possess or be eligible and apply within six months for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
- Must be l8 years of age or possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Twelve college units in Early Childhood Education are required.
- One year experience with the preschool or infants and toddler age group is required.
- This position requires personal qualities of maturity, sensitivity to children’s needs and the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team. The Substitute Associate Teacher may act as a short-term substitute when the supervising teacher is absent.
The Substitute Associate Teacher should be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) with parents and other adults in English, use grammatically correct language and when possible, speak in the child’s home language.
Early Head Start Requirements for Short Term Assignments: Must have a minimum of 12 ECE core units to substitute in an EHS site.
Early Head Start Requirements for Long Term Assignments: Must have a minimum of 12 ECE core units and 3 infant/toddler ECE’s to substitute in an EHS site. (Preferred qualifications: Associate Teacher Permit)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visually help supervise the indoor classroom, the outdoor play area, and on field trips. Anticipate and move quickly to prevent potentially injurious situations that may arise during play.
- Help set up the classroom activities according to plans developed by the staff.
- Interact, initiate and encourage the children in all the activities during the day.
- Model a positive, consistent approach to helping children develop inner behavior controls and good social skills, using conflict resolution techniques, when applicable.
- Assist teacher in planning activities for the group and help be a resource for materials.
- Assist the teacher in record keeping such as child care food program, attendance, child assessments and observations.
- Help maintain a clean and appealing environment for the children, by picking up toys, cleaning tables, moving equipment (i.e. setting up cots, mats, or setting up and taking out outside equipment.)
- Take part in caring for the physical needs of the children at mealtimes, toileting, diapering (for infant/toddler classrooms) and at nap-time.
- Maintain good communication with parents and help make them feel at ease at the center.
- Participate in parent conferences when asked.
- Observe and record information about children for portfolios or assessment file.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled. These may be held in the evening.
- Adhere to and participate in the program evaluation of program using the Environment Rating Scale, Desired Results and/or NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Follow health and safety policies, including universal health practices
- Supervise teacher aides in the absence of the classroom teacher, as assigned by director.
- Must follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
- Timely and accurate submission of time record to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
The Associate Teacher works under the direction of the classroom or group teacher. The Associate Teacher should consult with the Site Director and supervising teacher to: change classroom activities that have been planned; discuss a serious problem with a parent; change hours of work; any accidents or concerns about the children, parents or other staff members.
PERSONAL:
- Within one month of employment, obtain a medical health clearance and maintain clearance as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, verification of a negative TB test and maintain verification as required.
- Prior to first day of employment, submit transcripts.
- Prior to first day of employment, must have fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance.
- 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.)
- Continue to acquire knowledge about early childhood development by attending classes, workshops, or reading.
- 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.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
There are no openings at this time.
OLDER ADULT SERVICES
SOCIAL WORKER II
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The fundamental role for this position is the intensive out-patient case management for highrisk patients that are discharge from the hospital and require follow up care at home. The social worker is a key member of the Peninsula Circle of Care Program (PCOC), supporting patients who are discharged from Mills Peninsula Hospital. This position is responsible for enrollments, in-home assessments, in-home visits, the development and implementation of a wellness treatment plan for clients. While not providing direct therapeutic counseling for clients, this position is responsible for counseling clients regarding community resources for therapeutic counseling, socialization, home delivered meals and in-home support services. This position is critical to the successful transition of patients from hospital to home, and to coach clients in their achievement of their individual wellness goals.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Part-time
REPORTS TO: PCOC LCSW
DIRECT REPORTS: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Two years of clinical experience
- Experience working with vulnerable, older adults
- Knowledge of community and social services available in San Mateo County, (or ability to know how to research these sources)
- Ability to take initiative with minimal direction, self-directed
- Ability to work offsite and remotely
- Ability to work in close collaboration with non-Peninsula Family Service team members vendors and department staff
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer efficiency in Microsoft office, internet usage and database experience
- Operate own vehicle on a regular basis to visit clients, attend meetings
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules that will include evenings, weekends and holiday coverage. Schedules will be determined every two weeks to meet the requirements of the program and to provide adequate weekend and holiday coverage.
Preferred:
- Two years previous care management experience with older adults in a medical setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin or English/Cantonese
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direct supervision of the LCSW, responsible to manage a caseload of 12 to 15 high-risk, vulnerable older adults discharged from Mills-Peninsula Hospital.
- Conducts enrollments from the hospital to the community program. This is either by phone or in person.
- In collaboration with the PCOC RN and LCSW, conducts home assessments, creates care plans and determines needed community services in collaboration with the client. Provides assessments and referrals in the community including home visits, counseling and coordination for vendor services (taxi rides, home delivered meals and in-home supportive services) and other services based on the psycho-social needs of the client.
- Makes referrals to vendor services and other community resources and conducts follow up to assure client’s needs are met.
- Maintains database including: entering client information, updating plan of care, input services provided and outcomes, and reports on activities.
- In coordination with the PCOC RN, manages, coordinates and communicates client’s status to plans within the PCOC team.
- Coordinates handoff from transitional program and to wellness coaches and other community providers
- Prepare required reports within required periods.
- Attend and participate in appropriate PCOC meetings.
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Submit timecard on time and accurately to supervisor.
PERSONAL:
- Obtain yearly TB clearance and flu vaccination and other vaccinations as needed.
- Obtain fingerprint clearance before first day of employment and maintain.
- Verification to legally work in the US and maintain.
- Personal car or driver’s license and appropriate insurance if driving is necessary for the position. All drivers will need to have a clear driving record to drive for the Organization.
This Job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions ort assignments.
PCOC WELLNESS COACH
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wellness Coach is responsible for the after services that support clients participating in the Peninsula Transition of Care Program (PTOC). The coach will assist with the unmet needs identified in the patient plan of care goals as developed by the PTOC RN and Social Worker. The Wellness Coach’s primary goal is to coach those that are vulnerable to readmission based on identified risks. The Wellness Coach will provide non-medical support to clients. He or she follows direction from the PTOC RN and Social Worker and reports back to PTOC Nurse and Social Worker on status of all clients.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Older Adult Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- At least one year experience working with older adults
- A good understanding of the needs of older adults.
- Experience in direct client service such as client evaluation, teaching, coaching or client advocacy.
- Knowledge of community resources and how to access services.
- Effective verbal and written communication across a variety of settings.
- Maturity, good judgment, dependability, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and ability to work as a team player required.
- Sensitivity to people of diverse cultures.
- Skilled in computer systems including email, MSWord and database experience.
- Effective in time management and the ability to establish boundaries.
- Must have high school diploma.
Preferred:
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/ Mandarin or Cantonese preferred.
- AA degree preferred.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide follow-up services for clients enrolled in the PTOC program.
- Follow up on the status of client and areas identified in care plan either by phone or through home visits.
- Check-in with clients regarding the use of community services, follow up with their doctors, and any changes in their health status.
- Depending on identified care plan needs, may contact community services on behalf of client, or caregiver.
- Depending on identified care plan needs, may accompany client to Doctor’s appointments or other community visits.
- Provide updates to PTOC team on status of clients.
- Participate in meetings related to the program, provide outreach in the community and network with community agencies as specified by supervisor.
- Updates and manages the wellness coach and vendor services database, complete forms and submit in a timely manner as required for program contract.
- Ability to provide services off site well as at Family Service facilities and at sites within San Mateo County.
- Abide by all privacy and confidentiality procedures.
- imely and accurate submission of time record to Supervisor.
- May assist social worker in management of vendor services.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The RN and Social Worker will provide direction to the Wellness Coach on how to proceed with each client. The Wellness Coach cannot operate independently with clients.
PERSONAL:
- Obtain and maintain fingerprint clearance before first day of employment.
- Provide and maintain verification to legally work in the U.S.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- ersonal car or driver’s license and appropriate insurance are necessary for the position. All drivers will need to have a clear driving record to drive for the agency. The Wellness Coach will be required to drive to appointments but cannot transport clients in his or her vehicle.
- Obtain yearly TB clearance and flu vaccination and other vaccinations as needed.
- The Wellness Coach is a mandated reporter and must obtain Elder Abuse training within the first six months of employment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. This is a grant funded position.
LGBT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The LGBT Coordinator coordinates peer counseling services to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender clients. The duties include recruiting volunteers to become peer counselors and LGBT clients for peer counseling services. The responsibilities include providing outreach and sensitivity training in the community.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt, Part time
REPORTS TO: Senior Peer Counselor Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong background in working with older adults with special emphasis on grief, depression, isolation and lives in transition.
- 3 years of experience working with and strong understanding of the needs of LGBT elders.
- At least one year experience in outreach, volunteer recruitment, community organizing, marketing/public relations, and/or sales.
- Experience in teaching, and/or providing training to groups preferred.
- Appreciation and knowledge of cultural diversity.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Computer literate including email, MSWord.
- Maturity, good judgment, dependability, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and ability to work as a team player required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit LGBT sensitive volunteers to become peer counselors and interview prospective candidates for the training class.
- Recruit potential LGBT clients for peer counseling.
- Provide LGBT cultural sensitivity training to groups in the community.
- Co-supervision of LGBT senior peer counselors.
- Participate in meetings related to the program, provide outreach in the community and network with community agencies as specified by supervisor.
- Compile data and complete forms as required for program contract.
- Establish new peer counseling groups as needed, provide oversight for groups and may facilitate groups as needed.
- May conduct intake/ assessment interviews, including home visits to determine clients need for senior peer counseling services as appropriate.
- Ability to provide services off site well as at Family Service facilities and at sites within San Mateo County.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PERSONAL:
- Obtain fingerprint clearance before first day of employment
- Provide verification to legally work in the U.S.
- Personal car or driver’s license and appropriate insurance if driving is necessary for the position. All drivers will need to have a clear driving record to drive for the agency.
SOCIAL WORKER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The fundamental role for this position is the intensive out-patient case management for high-risk patients that are discharge from the hospital and require follow up care at home. The social worker is a key member of the Peninsula Circle of Care Program (PCOC), supporting patients who are discharged from Mills Peninsula Hospital. This position is responsible for in-home assessments, in-home visits, the development and implementation of a wellness treatment plan for clients. While not providing direct therapeutic counseling for clients, this position is responsible for counseling clients regarding community resources for therapeutic counseling, socialization, home delivered meals and in-home support services. This position is critical to the successful transition of patients from hospital to home, and to coach clients in their achievement of their individual wellness goals.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: TBD
REPORTS TO: PCOC LCSW
DIRECT REPORTS: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Two years of clinical experience
- Experience working with vulnerable, older adults
- Knowledge of community and social services available in San Mateo County, (or ability to know how to research these sources)
- Ability to take initiative with minimal direction, self-directed
- Ability to work offsite and remotely
- Ability to work in close collaboration with non-Peninsula Family Service team members vendors and department staff
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer efficiency in Microsoft office, internet usage and database experience
- Operate own vehicle on a regular basis to visit clients, attend meetings
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules that will include evenings, weekends and holiday coverage
Preferred:
- Two years previous care management experience with older adults in a medical setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin or English/Cantonese
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direct supervision of the LCSW, responsible to manage a caseload of 12 to 15 high-risk, vulnerable older adults discharged from Mills-Peninsula Hospital.
- In collaboration with the PCOC RN and LCSW, conducts home assessments, creates care plans and determines needed community services in collaboration with the client. Provides assessments and referrals in the community including home visits, counseling and coordination for vendor services (taxi rides, home delivered meals and in-home supportive services) and other services based on the psycho-social needs of the client.
- Makes referrals to vendor services and other community resources and conducts follow up to assure client’s needs are met.
- Maintains database including: entering client information, updating plan of care, input services provided and outcomes, and reports on activities.
- In coordination with the PCOC RN, manages, coordinates and communicates client’s status to plans within the PCOC team.
- Coordinates handoff from transitional program and to wellness coaches and other community providers
- Prepare required reports within required periods.
- Attend and participate in appropriate PCOC meetings.
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Submit timecard on time and accurately to supervisor.
PERSONAL:
- Obtain yearly TB clearance and flu vaccination and other vaccinations as needed.
- Obtain fingerprint clearance before first day of employment and maintain.
- Verification to legally work in the US and maintain.
- Personal car or driver’s license and appropriate insurance if driving is necessary for the position. All drivers will need to have a clear driving record to drive for the Organization.
MANAGEMENT
There are no openings at this time.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Development Director position requires an energetic, results-oriented, self-motivated and collaborative professional with experience and success in managing a comprehensive fundraising program with a focus on marketing & communications. The key function is to increase visibility while developing a growing revenue portfolio.
The successful candidate for this position will be a key member of the organization’s executive team and will report to the Executive Director. The primary function of the Development Director will be to identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gift support from individuals, foundations, corporations and service organizations. Secondary functions include strategic planning, comprehensive development efforts and support of the fundraising volunteers. Communication and coordination among auxiliary organizations, staff members, Board members and fund development committee members will be the key to success. As the Development Director, the highest responsibilities are focused on personal contacts with major gift donors and prospects, including the strategy and preparation for each contact, and an intensive schedule of face-to-face contacts, as well as follow-up after each contact. Yet managing the comprehensive development strategies will also be a very specific assignment.
Additional duties include the management of marketing and communications for the organizations, which comprises creative strategies regarding collateral materials, the web site design, and public relations. The Development Director will supervise a staff of three professionals.
The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to give attention to detail; be goal and results oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to make independent decisions; be collaborative and team oriented; demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of relationships and situations; possess the ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines, as well as the capacity to interact with a diverse community of constituents.
This position may require a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend meetings and long work hours.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-10 years of experience in managing comprehensive fundraising strategies to include major gift cultivation solicitation, special events and annual fund.
- A reference background of a thorough knowledge of marketing and communication strategies.
- Working knowledge in moves management strategies, which includes examples of moving an introduction to a major gift solicitation.
- A proven track record in managing multiple donor relationships, through collaboration with volunteers, peers and superiors.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency in developing and monitoring acknowledgement communication and record keeping as it relates to donors and prospects.
- Hands-on knowledge and experience with a database management software system.
- Comfort and experience interacting with persons of wealth, which includes increasing the affinity for the organization among these prospects which will lead to increased giving to the organization’s funding priorities.
- Experience in and evidence of being self-motivated and maintaining responsibility for schedule, time commitments and priorities.
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
- History of management is a needed skill; yet demonstration of leadership skills is a must.
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, which includes working closely with key volunteers and other critical partners of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources.
- Willingness to be available for evening and weekends events.
- Ability to work within a budget and to self-monitor expenses.
- Computer competence in MSWord, Excel and Raiser’ s Edge and other database applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and grow the overall development portfolio to include annual giving, special events, auxiliary contributions.
- Grow and manage a major gift portfolio made up of individuals, corporations and foundations with high net wealth within the Greater San Francisco Peninsula Region.
- Develop a strategy and deploy a planned giving program that would include volunteer involvement, direct mail, web site information and meaningful conversations with key major gift donors.
- Supervise a marketing and communication department that will set strategies for the overall visibility of the organization.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director ensuring agreed upon goals consistent with the fundraising and marketing needs of the organization.
- Develop a system to evaluate and direct multiple relationships ensuring a consistent and structured donor and prospect cultivation strategy.
- Maintain a high volume of key donor and prospect calls and contacts. These contacts can be enhanced through regional events and activities, which provide windows of opportunity for follow up meetings with these key constituents.
- Maintain a pool of prospects and donors (125-150) with the ability to contribute within the $100,000 range as single or multi-year commitments.
- Actively manage and support all events and annual giving programs conducted by the organization.
- Communicate and coordinate the development strategies and activities with the team.
- Ensure there is a collegial approach to the execution of all agreed upon development strategies within the organization and region.
- Manage and ensure the accuracy of the regional acknowledgement reporting systems for all gifts. Ensure appropriate donor recognition.
- Steward regional giving, ensuring donors are aware of the effects of their generosity through newsletters, articles and other communication tools.
- Ensure the contributions programs are represented in all facets of the organization’s programs and activities.
- Create an awareness and understanding for how giving will enhance the mission of The Peninsula Family Service.
- Gain and maintain up-to-date information on The Peninsula Family Service’s activities and priorities, ensuring accurate representation while working with donors, prospects and the general community.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Peninsula Family Service would expect the minimum of a bachelor’s degree but would prefer a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education within a related field of study. The most important aspect of a candidate’s background is referenced experience and career successes consistent with the responsibilities of this position.
COMPENSATION:
The Peninsula Family Service offers a competitive salary and a benefits package with two-week vacation, (with increasing time for years of service), paid holidays, and health insurance benefits, a flexible health and daycare spending account and an opportunity to contribute to a 403 b deferred compensation retirement plan. The position also offers all the necessary technical tools as needed as well as an appropriately budgeted expense account.
DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Donor Relations Coordinator position requires an intelligent, fast-learning team player with excellent communication skills who will be responsible for: gift processing and tracking; donor recognition; database management; and logistical support for the annual fund.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: Development Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA preferred.
- Requires 2-3 years experience in a nonprofit environment.
- Requires 1-2 years experience in Raiser’s Edge (or similar Fund Development database management software), as well as ability to quickly learn software.
- Requires ability to prioritize and multi-task, manage projects, use sound judgment in making decisions.
- Requires excellent writing skills and oral and written communication.
- Requires high attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Successful experience as a member of a team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gift Processing:
- Enters data in Raiser’s Edge and generate donor acknowledgement letters for all contributed income, maintaining a gift coding system.
- Enters and track donor moves in Raiser’s Edge.
- Maintains the process by which prospect information is gathered and entered into a database for analysis.
- Researches major donors and major donor prospects and enter information into database as directed by Development Director.
Annual Appeal Campaign:
- Supports annual direct mail solicitations, including preparation of multiple customized mailing lists, and mail merge.
- Assists in development, execution and evaluation of other mail solicitations throughout the year.
- Prepares mailing lists for appeals, newsletters, in-house event materials, and donor stewardship collateral materials.
Database Management:
- Provides donor database management and statistical reports for organization.
- In collaboration with Development Director, generates monthly revenue tracking reports and other reports as requested.
- Generates donor lists and other Raiser’s Edge reports as requested for direct mail solicitations, special event invitations, and recognition listings.
- Enters, updates and manages constituent data to maintain database integrity.
- Supports donor cultivation and fundraising events by generating name tags and lists for registration and table seating.
General:
- Creates and manages the vehicle donation program.
- Take minutes at all Fund Development and Marketing Committee meetings.
- Maintains an effective and collaborative partnership between Fund Development and program staff. This is achieved by effective communication, attending meetings, sharing information regarding programs (i.e. client stories), updates on foundations and donors and board members.
- Upload website content, maintain site map, and coordinate production of graphics and other web elements.
- Manage social media properties and create content for organization on Facebook and Twitter.
- Participates in additional special projects as assigned.
- Support annual fundraising event by coordinating and managing day-of registration.
PERSONAL:
- Obtains fingerprint clearance before first day of employment.
- Verification to legally work in the US.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and clear driving record as defined by insurer.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Communications and Marketing Manager supports the mission of Peninsula Family Service and is responsible for managing the public image of Peninsula Family Service through the areas of marketing, public relations, media relations and development. She or he will set and guide the strategy and execution of all internal/external communications, public relations, and website/social media presence to consistently and dynamically promote Peninsula Family Service and its mission. She or he will work in close collaboration with fund development staff in carrying out her or his duties.This position requires excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional department liaison skills.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full Time
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Fund Development & Marketing
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Capable of creative problem solving and can “think on your feet”
- Excellent organizational, communication and cross-functional department liaison skills
- Strong writing skills
- Can adhere to tight timelines and can pull together a team to make and stick to a project plan
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Positive attitude, good listener, motivated and enthusiastic about the job
- Ability to work in a fast-paced sometimes stressful atmosphere, with little supervision
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA in Communications, Marketing or related field.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in an organizational communications setting, with hands-on experience in public relations, communication strategy, marketing and/or nonprofit management.
- Experience managing numerous projects concurrently.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to serve as a unifying force for coordination of communication activities, leveraging full participation and contributions to content from staff to volunteers across multiple programs, functions and sites.
- Ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate final products to appropriate multi-stakeholder audiences.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and copy-editing skills.
- Ability to be focused and detailed, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks, and work as a part of a team, while maintaining the big picture and sense of humor.
- Graphic design and/or web video editing and posting skills a plus.
- Willingness and ability to be out of the office as needed and to work some evenings and weekends.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the development and ongoing oversight of the organization’s annual communications plan.
- Manage all media contacts.
- Develop ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations activities that promote awareness of the organization and its services.
- Manage public relations campaign (includes producing and following quarterly schedule and incorporating all timely media pitches that will arise).
- Develop, manage, and produce all organizational communication materials, including, e-communication campaign (e-blasts, e-newsletters)annual reports, brochures, leaflets, press releases and program flyers.
- Coordinate signage for all centers and satellite locations.
- Develop and update organization’s messaging (including umbrella statement for press releases, elevator pitch for board members, and case statement).
- Work with program directors and staff to market organization’s programs to potential clients as requested by Vice President of Fund Development and Marketing.
- Responsible for enhancing and building website content to serve needs of multiple constituencies, including donors, clients, community partners and grantors, etc.
- Maintain and update website regularly and without direct supervision.
- Write new website content, maintain site map, and coordinate production of graphics and other web elements.
- Collaborate with technical staff on website modifications.
- Manage social media properties and create content strategy for organization on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and custom social networks.
- Project a positive and professional image at all times within the community.
OTHER:
- Attend meetings as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
PERSONAL:
- Verification to legally work in the US.
- Obtain fingerprint clearance before first day of employment and maintain clearance thereafter.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record as defined by our insurer.
FINANCE
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