Daily Responsibilities :
- Recruit and enroll families into the program.
- Provide resources and referrals that meet family needs.
- Assist families in setting and achieving goals.
- Maintain accurate family information regarding health, disabilities, and family partnerships.
- Provide general support to families and program staff.
Qualifications :
- Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
- Computer skills (required).
- Knowledge of Head Start is a plus.
Benefits :
- Health / Dental Insurance Benefits.
- Paid Holidays.
- Sick time off 5 days upon hire; 10 days at completion of 1st year.
- Personal time off 2 days upon completion of 1st year.
- Bereavement time.
Vacation Time :
- 2 weeks’ vacation (10 days) is given at winter break upon hire.
- 3 weeks (15 days) upon completion of 1st year.
- Additional vacation time with additional years in services to full-time employees.
About The Children’s Center of Cicero-Berwyn :
The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn is a private not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) registered charitable organization chartered in the State of Illinois.
All center based programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and are accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)The Children’s Center of Cicero Berwyn provides a nurturing, developmentally appropriate atmosphere for children, while supporting parents and caregivers in their critical role as their child’s first teacher.
We respect the child as a unique and special individual. We encourage families to help their children enjoy life and learn to accept themselves, and others, and prepare them for academic success.
Currently, services are available in person AND virtually. The Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn currently serves more than 950 families in Cicero, Berwyn and the surrounding communities.
We provide educational, play-based childcare, full and half day Head Start and Preschool for All classrooms and home-based, child development and parenting programs.
All programs are bilingual (Spanish / English).