Family Services Worker - Tracy (#0526J)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours), 12 months per year, Union position

LOCATION: Tracy, MN

HELPING FAMILIES GROW, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED. If you enjoy helping others, building meaningful connections, and working in the community, the Family Services Worker role could be a great fit. You’ll partner with families to build on their strengths, set goals, and connect them with resources that support stability and growth, making each day rewarding and impactful.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Build Partnerships With Families: Support Head Start families in identifying strengths, setting goals, and working toward positive child and family outcomes.
• Provide Parenting Education: Deliver engaging parenting trainings with practical skills families can use right away.
• Promote Family Engagement: Encourage family participation in classrooms, Parent Committees, and Policy Council as active partners in the program.
• Connect Families to Resources: Link families to community resources and integrated services that support education, health, and family development.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Complete required case notes, data collection, and records in compliance with Head Start and UCAP standards.

SKILLS TO WOW US:

• Strong communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Supportive and empowering: Coaches parents, facilitates groups, and encourages family leadership and engagement.
• Values diversity: Respects cultural differences and supports families’ right to make their own choices.
• Organized and dependable: Manages documentation, schedules, and deadlines accurately.
• Flexible and mobile: Willing to travel for home visits, meetings, and trainings.
• Bonus: Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Somali) a plus, depending on service area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Credential or certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, or a related field (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire).

• Additional Requirements: CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days) Ability to pass background study and required health screenings

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Salary range of $20.80 - $31.13/hour - plus benefits!
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 12-Month, Union Position

• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

HumanResources@unitedcapmn.org

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

                              United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.