Family Support Americorps Member

Minimum Qualifications Ability to: • Adhere to schedule and specific timetables. • Use good organizational skills and the ability to be task-oriented. • Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms. • Use excellent interpersonal skills, including intangible qualities (e.g., friendliness, openness, nonjudgmental attitude, enthusiasm, etc.). • Be physically capable of performing all job duties. • Serve as a role model (positive attitude, professional dress, demeanor and behavior). • Complete paperwork and reports. Special Requirements: • Knowledge of, or ability to learn about, early learning programs for which children must be eligible based on either income or disability, such as Early Head Start, Head Start, SC Voucher, public school preschool programs, early intervention services, First Steps 4K, home visiting, or other intensive, evidence-based programs. • Knowledge of early intervention program including BabyNet, preschool special education, or other needed service to address identified developmental delays or disabilities. • Knowledge of community resource and assistance programs. • Must have reliable transportation, possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License, and have current insurance if using a personal vehicle for company work. • A resident of the local First Steps partnership service area. Education and other qualifications: • Be at least 21 years of age or older. • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent. • Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. • Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202. • Satisfy the South Carolina Department of Social Services Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect registry.   Additional information related to demands are available to view online.