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Location: East Orange, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Center for Family Services is seeking an energetic, outgoing, compassionate person to fill the Life Skills Worker Position with our Family Success Center. Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where community residents can go for family support, information, and services. Family Success Centers serve families in safe and supportive home-like environments designed to strengthen the family unit, build relationships, enrich the lives of community members, and make families and neighborhoods stronger. The Life Skills Worker is a crucial member of the program.   

Duties and Responsibilities

The Life Skills Worker is friendly, confident, compassionate and capable and has experience in customer service and in working with diverse populations. They treat colleague and family members as individuals with respect and dignity as they provide direct social services to the families at the Family Success Centers. The Life Skills worker assists participants with various needs and connects them to area resources and also facilitates monthly workshops to educate and support families. They complete progress notes according to the programs requirements and maintain case files. This individual is part of a team that supports families with respect, assists families in getting needed services, offers programs for people of all backgrounds and languages, and helps families identify and build on their own strengths. 

Requirements

• Associates Degree in the field of Social Services required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• At least two years' experience working with at risk families preferred
• Current driver's license with a good driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration 

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.