Number of Applicants
:000+
Posting Date:
6/12/24
Department:
DHSP - Childcare Programs
Job Code:
A806 (ID# 933)
Sequence #:
701
Number of Hours Per Week:
19.5
Additional Work Hours Information:
Weekend and evening hours required
Union Affiliation:
Non Union
# of openings:
1
Type of Employment:
Regular
Civil Service Type:
None
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS:
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP’s extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.
The Center for Families is a City-wide family support program serving families with children prenatal to eight years old. The Center provides parenting education workshops, parent support groups, early literacy playgroups, gross-motor playgroups, home visits, information and referral services, community building events, parent/child activities, one-on-one supports, and concrete support in times of need. All Center activities and services are welcoming and respectful of participants' cultural, family structures, and socio-economic backgrounds. The Center for Families values diverse, flexible, creative teamwork-oriented staff members who are committed to serving all families, especially those traditionally under-served.
Baby University (Baby U) is an intensive family support program of the Center for Families. It serves Cambridge families with at least one child under the age of 4, with priority given to families living in public or subsidized housing. Through a strengths-based, racial equity lens, Baby U supports families by providing evidence-based parent education, access to local resources and supports, and opportunities to develop community. Parents who complete the program are invited to join the Baby U Alumni Association. The Association offers workshops, discussion groups, family fun events, and one on one services that provide ongoing support and maintain connections between staff and families until their youngest child successfully completes Kindergarten.
The Center for Families values diverse, flexible, creative teamwork-oriented staff members who are committed to serving all families, especially those traditionally under-served. The Department of Human Service Programs is committed to the elimination of racism within our department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Recruitment:
Core and Alumni Program:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Experience and Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, WORK FLEXIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS:
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
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ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at .
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