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.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Gratitude


Easy strategies that help children focus on reasons to be grateful can really help them get through challenging times.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

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.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Jesse Expresses Grief Through Play | Grief


Children often express their big feelings as they play. When Elmo’s cousin, Jesse, has some big feelings during play, Jesse’s Mommy and Elmo’s Daddy notice and help her feel more calm and confident. 

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Meal Pattern Minute: Minimum Serving of Dried Fruits

In the Child and Adult Care Food Program, did you know that a provider may serve fresh, canned, frozen,
juiced, and dried fruit which can then be credited towards the fruit component of the meal pattern? Did you know that dried fruits have a different crediting by volume than other fruits in the Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern? Can you serve 1/16th cup, also measured as 1 tablespoon, and credit it towards the meal pattern? Because dry fruit doubles, it would actually be 1/8th cup, right?

· Whole dried fruit and whole dried fruit pieces credit at twice the volume served in School Meal Programs
and CACFP.
· Example: 1/8 cup of dried cranberries credits as 1/4 cup fruit. 1/8 cup of any fruit is the minimum serving
size that may be creditable. For example, although dried fruit credits as twice the volume served, 1/16
cup (1 Tbsp) of dried fruit cannot be offered to count as 1/8 cup, because 1/16 cup is less than the
minimum serving size that may be creditable.
· Dried fruits are one of five ways that fruit can be served in the CACFP. They can also be fresh, frozen,
canned or in the form of full-strength fruit juice. Fruit juice may only be served once per day.
Commercial fried fruit chips and home-canned fruit products are not allowed in the CACFP, but homefrozen fruit products are creditable.
· Most people think of raisins, apricots, prunes or cranberries when it comes to dried fruits, but dried
coconut also falls under the category of dried fruits and credits as twice the volume served.
· Fruit leather does not credit as dried fruit and is not allowable in the CACFP.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950