Position: Family Service Worker (FSW)
Location: Matternville/State College Area
Employment Type: Full-time/Hourly/Non-exempt
Pay: $14.78 per hour
About CenClear
At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
Why Work at CenClear?
Our Core Values Guide Everything We Do
- Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
- Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
- Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
- Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
- Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
- Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
- Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.
Are you passionate about supporting families and working with children ages 3 to 5? As a Family Service Worker, you'll provide essential support to families through home visits, calls, and emails. Enjoy a flexible work environment, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package-all while making a meaningful impact. Join our team today!
What You'll Do
- Provide coverage across Matternville/State College area (travel required; mileage/time reimbursed per policy)
- Work 40 hours/week for 40 weeks/year
- Assist families in their home with goal planning and completion of program-required paperwork
- Provide monthly contacts to families via home visits, phone calls, and emails
- Identify family needs and resources, and assist in setting and working on goals
- Foster strong communication between families and teachers
- Promote family self-sufficiency and participation in parent meetings and activities.
- Support parents in their role as their child's first teacher, offering guidance and practical suggestions.
- Maintain accurate records of services provided and comply with all required documentation standards.
- Attend trainings and professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Willingness to complete Family Service Worker credentialing within 18 months of hire
- Experience working with both children and adults.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Head Start regulations preferred.
- Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate
- Ability to reach over head.
- Lift and carry objects over thirty (30) pounds.
- Bend to reach objects from the floor.
- Stand for extended period of time with reasonable breaks.
- Operate office machines.
- Sit for extended period of time with reasonable breaks.
- Vision and hearing within normal limits.
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (shared cost)
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (twice annual salary for full-time employees)
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement Plan - 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
- 18% discount on Verizon cell phone services
- Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
- Mileage Reimbursement (based on reimbursement policy)
- Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
- Technology and Software Discounts available
CenClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the company
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CenClear | Strengthening Communities One Person at a Time
Founded in 1980, CenClear is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of individuals and families across 15 counties in Western Pennsylvania. Originally established to provide preschool services to low-income families, CenClear has since expanded to offer a wide range of high-quality, evidence-based programs for individuals of all ages.
🌟 What We Offer:
Preschool & Early Childhood Education – no cost to eligible families
Mental Health Services – Including outpatient, in-school, individual, family, and group therapy
Substance Use Disorder Treatment – intensive outpatient, outpatient, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at select locations
We proudly serve over 6,000 people annually, with services spanning from Elk and Cameron Counties in the north to the PA/MD border in the south. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of pregnant women, young parents, toddlers, children, teens, and adults.
At CenClear, we believe in breaking barriers and creating opportunities through compassionate care, innovation, and community partnership. Our goal is to help individuals and families access the support they need to thrive—because strong individuals build strong communities.
🔗 Learn more at www.cenclear.org