At Pathways we nurture young children and support families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families?  Do you want to feel like you have accomplished something wonderful at the end of the day?   We are looking to hire a temporary Family Worker for our Family Resource Center.  The ideal candidate has experience with children of all ages and has developed skills in the area of connecting families with resources and is competent working with diverse populations.  We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in each program and within our corporate office and embrace the core values - respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity. We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children and families 

Position available in Salem, MA  24 hours per week - This is a temporary role - scheduled until May, 2027

Rate:  29.59-30.00 per hour  (you have to put a range in Checkwriters)

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The Family Worker (FW) is responsible for connecting families to services offered in the program and in the community which meet the individual needs of consumers.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of child and youth development, excellent organization skills, will be a self-starter, be a team player, be strength-based, and have previous experience in case management or family support work. The FW will work closely with the Clinician and assist with CRA and pre-CRA matters.

·        Creates and maintains high quality and timely member documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

·        Participate and plan events at the Family Resource Center.

·        Distribute tangible goods to members, as needed.

·        Collaborate with community partners to ensure member needs are met.

·        Complete outreach and follow-up calls to members.

·        Demonstrates the ability to perform appropriate interventions in the event of a member crisis, per program/contract requirements.

·        Facilitates, attends, and participates in regular staff and programmatic meetings as needed to maintain program operational and/or administrative compliance.

WHAT DO YOU NEED? 

·        Four years related experience and/or training required

·        Associate's degree preferred but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience

·        High energy level and demonstrated ability to function in a team atmosphere.

·        Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, conflict resolution and team building skills.

·        Demonstrated ability to communicate via email and to utilize an electronic record database

Travel Requirements:  

·        Travel required to various locations throughout the Cape Ann/ North Shore area (depending on your office location)

·        Travel required to attend necessary meetings and events to support the work of the Family Resource Center. 

Other Requirements

·        Successfully complete an employment physical

·        Pass CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint clearance

·        Possess valid MA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, dependable vehicle and acceptable driving record

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.