Program Support Worker

Program Support Worker Position Summary The Program Support Worker at the Janet S. Munt Family Room is responsible for providing support to families and children utilizing the Family Room programs. ...

Read More

---

Encoded

Program Support Worker

Position Summary

The Program Support Worker at the Janet S. Munt Family Room is responsible for providing support to families and children utilizing the Family Room programs. Program Support Workers assist with on-site programs, including Playgroups, Optional Weekend and Evening groups, Childcare for parent education and more. Your role will involve actively participating in these programs by engaging with families and children, leading activities, singing and helping to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

As a Program Support Worker, it will be important to build positive relationships with families and children, as well as with other staff members and volunteers at the organization. You will also need to be able to work collaboratively with others and communicate effectively to ensure that programs run smoothly and that families receive the support they need.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families and visitors to our programs
• Organize and prepare materials for activities and ensure that the program environment is safe and clean
• Actively participate in the program by leading activities, singing, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and engaging with families and children
• Provide information on parenting and child development, and offer a listening ear and emotional support to families
• Engage in wrap-up meetings to assess needs of individuals and groups and identify goals
• Advocate for families and children, including providing information and referrals to appropriate resources and services
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families and children
• Assist with Family Room preschool and other programs as needed
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children and the communities
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the organization’s programs
• Support and comply with all The Family Room policies

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have satisfactory completion of background check
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• Informal teaching and support skills
• Understanding of respect for cultural diversity and the right of families to make their own decisions
• Ability to converse clearly and comfortably with, and to use tact, discretion and sensitivity in working with The Family Room parents and children
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff as part of a team
• Flexibility and the ability to handle change in a positive manner
• Knowledge about community resources available to families
• High school diploma or GED plus two or more years of experience, with college degree desirable, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Multilingual preferred

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week, with a starting pay rate of $22 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits for eligible employees include paid holidays, combined time off (CTO), and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, in accordance with organizational policies and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

Please send a detailed, personalized cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Jackie Reno, at careers@thefamilyroomvt.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information about the position and The Janet S. Munt Family Room, please visit our website at www.thefamilyroomvt.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Janet S. Munt Family Room values all members of our community. We seek to create an environment that respects and honors the diversity of individuals and their unique contributions to our mission. Many of our programs serve diverse children and families. The Family Room is dedicated to supporting the effective resolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee. Our DEI community recently held a workshop to build inclusive practices for our staff, and we continue to explore ways to make The Family Room more inclusive.

Creator

P

Read More

Strong

Program Support Worker

Ol

• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families and visitors to our programs

• Organize and prepare materials for activities and ensure that the program environment is safe and clean

• Actively participate in the program by leading activities, singing, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and engaging with families and children

• Provide information on parenting and child development, and offer a listening ear and emotional support to families

• Engage in wrap-up meetings to assess needs of individuals and groups and identify goals

• Advocate for families and children, including providing information and referrals to appropriate resources and services

• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families and children

• Assist with Family Room preschool and other programs as needed

• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children and the communities

• Performs other duties as necessary to support the organization’s programs

• Support and comply with all The Family Room policies

Ul

• Must have satisfactory completion of background check

• Knowledge and understanding of child development

• Informal teaching and support skills

• Understanding of respect for cultural diversity and the right of families to make their own decisions

• Ability to converse clearly and comfortably with, and to use tact, discretion and sensitivity in working with The Family Room parents and children

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff as part of a team

• Flexibility and the ability to handle change in a positive manner

• Knowledge about community resources available to families

• High school diploma or GED plus two or more years of experience, with college degree desirable, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

• Multilingual preferred