Level Entry Job Location The Prep Academy at Winburn - Lexington, KY 40511 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $15.56 Hourly
Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services
The Head Start Pathway Specialist works independently on comprehensive case management activities for families in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. The position advises and assists individuals and families with a variety of issues and/or challenges through the Family Partnership and Agreement Plan . The Head Start Pathway Specialist creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being.
1. A. Pathway Specialist I: Bachelor's in family studies, child development, social work or a related field is required, plus one year of ECS case management experience.
B. Pathway Specialist II: Associate degree in family studies, child development , social work or related field is required, plus one year of ECS case management experience.
C. Pathway Specialist III: High school diploma or GED, is required . Must obtain a Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or Or a related field within eighteen (18) months of hire
2. General understanding of community history, traditions, and beliefs is preferred.
3. Understands the causes and effects of poverty as they apply to early growth and family relations is preferred.
4. Knowledge and understanding of human services program management, including program planning, special needs programs, and utilizing community resources is required.
5. Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
6. Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet and e communications are highly preferred.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. works to address the causes and conditions of poverty locally.
As the designated community action agency for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties, we create opportunities for individuals and families that assist them in becoming self-sufficient. To that end, the Council focuses its resources on child and youth development, family development (including social and economic self-sufficiency), employment strategies, health, transportation, safety net (emergency) services, housing services, economic development, technology, and volunteerism.
As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, we are pleased with the many accomplishments we have garnered, while openly cognizant of the challenges before us. Remaining informed of our purpose helps ensure that everything we do has the explicit goal of helping to move someone out of poverty and creating a livable community for all.
