Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency·Salem, Oregon
The Family Educator provides resources, referrals, and goal-setting support to families through home visits. They also coordinate services related to education, health, nutrition, and parental involvement to promote family self-sufficiency.
Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required. Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
Experience working with families and children preferred. Demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and videoconferencing platforms. Effective communication skills with individuals and groups. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills is required. Bilingual English-Spanish is required To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Required bilingual staff will receive a pay differential based on language test results. WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. A full job description is attached. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Health Supports families in obtaining child's physical and mental examination. Assists families with obtaining and maintaining health insurance, medical home and dental home. Supports program activities regarding health. Effectively uses the ChildPlus system for collection and tracking child and family data. Supports in the planning, organizing, and conducting of child hearing, vision, and growth screenings for all enrolled children. Family Services Utilizes the Parent-Family Community Engagement (PFCE) framework to provide families with required elements of family services, including home visits, establishing goals, assessments, resources, referrals, community engagement, parenting education, and follow-up support. Conducts at least 2 family service home visits per year with a total of 3 contact hours. Assists families in establishing family goals and action plans; works with families and other agencies to coordinate and support goals from pre-existing plans. Maintains ongoing documentation of communication with families. Parental Involvement and Meetings Partners with families to organize monthly site parent meetings. Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) Monitors children's attendance, including requests for extended leave. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent driving to Agency and family home sites in Polk and Marion counties. WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands. Close quarters, in a family's personal home setting. Frequent interactions with vulnerable populations, including children. WHAT WE WILL DO TO SUPPORT YOU 401k with matching after 1 year Employee Assistance Program Life insurance Health, Vision and Dental Insurance AFLAC coverage Pet insurance through Metlife For some positions, employees may be eligible for company‑sponsored continuing education MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232. **This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below. Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education. If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member. Child Care Division Central Background Registration and pre-employment drug screening is required.
Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.
Market context
Oregon Head Start family educator roles typically value bilingual professionals who can support family engagement, connect households with services, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish. Competition may reflect the combination of a related associate’s or bachelor’s degree, Spanish fluency, driving eligibility, and required screenings; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then prepare documentation before applying.
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