About this role
Overview
Parent Counselor II
Children's Aid & Family Services, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation
To act as part of a team to maximize access to childcare programs. To be responsible for intake, eligibility determination, and referrals to childcare. Maintain accurate records.
Pay: $23.00-$24.00/hr
Benefits for Full-time employees:
- Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
- Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
- Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
Work-Life Balance:
- Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
- Vacation Cash-Out Option
- 3 Paid Personal Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
Responsibilities
- Inform and refer parents regarding childcare options
- Complete parent intakes, determine eligibility, and assess fees in conjunction with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) policy
- Handle reassessments, terminations, and changes within caseload
- Responsible for updating and maintaining client files
- Inform supervisor of parent and/or provider complaints
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Associate's degree preferred. Child Growth and Development class required.
Familiarity with human service programs preferred.
Transportation required.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive required.
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to work independently and attention to detail a must.
Some computer knowledge, particularly data entry.
Ability to relate to a varied constituency.
- Bilingual fluency in English/Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
Why Join Us?At Children's Aid and Family Services you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals served while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Other facts
About Seven Hills Foundation
Seven Hills Foundation promotes and encourages the empowerment of people with disabilities and significant life challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence.
Currently offering programming at 190 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Seven Hills Foundation employs more than 4,600 professionals. The Foundation offers a continuum of support and services to more than 28,000 children and adults through 14 Affiliate organizations.
Remember – “To the world you may be one person – but to one person you may be the world” - Be that person at Seven Hills!
What you'll do
- The Parent Counselor II will inform and refer parents regarding childcare options and complete parent intakes while determining eligibility and assessing fees. They will also handle reassessments, terminations, and changes within their caseload, maintaining accurate client files.
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