Tuesday, December 5, 2023
What Are Germs?
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I Bilingual Spanish
Do you have a desire to assist families and child care facilities in Solano County with their child care needs by providing resources, technical assistance, and information on child care related topics? If you think you would enjoy assisting with the development and presentation of workshops and training series for the community, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Resource & Referral Specialist I will consult with families to determine child care needs, process child care referral requests, and provide education regarding quality child care, community resources and child care referrals. This person will also provide consultation to the public about quality child care, community resources and child care referrals, as well as maintain and develop the SFCS community Lending Library services.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent customer services skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred
• One year office experience or equivalent training program required
• AA degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
• Multi-task orientated
• Minimum one year center or home-based family child care experience or experience working in a resource & referral program or similar community resource service preferred
• Ability to attend off-site trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• CA Driver License and dependable auto with insurance coverage that is required by law
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Job Announcement : Family Services Specialist I
Are you interested in working in an environment that can make a positive impact in your community by building relationships with families? This might be the position you’ve been waiting for.
WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Family Services Specialist will determine initial and continuing parent eligibility for subsidized child care services. This person will maintain a client caseload at full capacity of a specific program or at 80 percent capacity when managing multiple programs. This person will also be responsible for providing supportive services to families in Solano County who are participating on the child care subsidy program.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, customer service, and critical thinking skills. This person must have knowledge and the ability to use computers for client data, word processing and a calendar of events. This person must be able to work as part of a team and be available to travel throughout California to attend conferences, workshops, trainings, and community meetings.
• Two years’ experience in a position involving community or social service
work
• One year interviewing and caseload management experience
• Experience determining eligibility for a public assistance program preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education/experience
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
A drug screening and background check is required after an offer of the position. A full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or you can request one via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Gratitude
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Monday, November 20, 2023
Job Announcement : Facilities Assistant
Are you an independent individual who can carry out day-to-day general office maintenance? Would you enjoy assisting the Facilities Coordinator in maintaining the facility, office equipment, ordering supplies and equipment, as well as assisting staff with safety needs? This may be the position you have been waiting for.
WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services creates connections for families and child care providers to support the healthy development of children for a thriving community. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Facilities Assistant will assist the Facilities Coordinator with the maintenance of the facility and trouble shoot general office equipment.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should be proficient in a variety of disciplines including mechanical knowledge, office equipment uses and troubleshooting, safety knowledge, and the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and to complete assigned projects timely & efficiently.
• Assist with assembling and moving office furniture.
• Assist with ordering, tracking and inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and
supplies.
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use computers.
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks, manage time, meet deadlines, work well under
pressure, and work well with other agencies and community partners.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, and kneel while performing job
duties.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and have the ability to follow directions.
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at JYarrow@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.