Job Announcement : Family Navigator

Do you have a desire to aid families with young children by connecting them to Solano

County programs and services? Do you have an outgoing, energetic and positive

personality? This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services promotes and advocates for the well-being of children,

their families and child care providers, by offering access to a variety of child care

resources. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career

that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Family Navigator, Help Me Grow (HMG), Call Center representative will have daily

phone interaction with parents, Pediatricians and medical staff while assisting clients with

navigating community systems, data entry, documenting and making follow up calls and

completing the referral process. This person will serve as a lead community service

connections for the SFCS staff, plan/host HMG “Get Connected” meetings and assist with

the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the HMG

program.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate should be proficient with a variety of responsibilities including

Microsoft products, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well

as customer service and listening skills.

• At least 12 Core Units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent experience

in family services, parent advocacy, or social services work

• Minimum one years’ experience working with families, in a social service agency,

call center, or similar community resource service PREFERRED

• Ability to ask inquiring questions, identify and understand concerns, and identify

appropriate referral process

• Must possess a professional and friendly attitude to quickly develop a rapport with

clients.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is

available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at

kparkham@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Administrative Assistant

Do you have a desire to work with an organization whose goal and passion is to
serve the community they represent? Are you an efficient independent multitasker
who enjoys working on a variety of activities and projects? This may be the
position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:
Solano Family & Children’s Services promotes and advocates for the well-being of
children, their families and child care providers, by offering access to a variety of
child care resources. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are
looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Administrative Assistant will provide advanced administrative support to the
Subsidy Program Managers and Supervisors. Collect, organize, and process data as
needed for tracking and reporting requirements. Generate reports both manually
and using a database. Assist in creating documents and forms used by the subsidy
program. Assist in processing program mailings. Document minutes for subsidy
department meetings.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is an organized, independent multitasker with strong skills in
customer service, communication, organization, and multi-tasking who works well
under pressure.
• Two years office experience as administrative assistant, clerical assistant or
similar position.
• Proven record of the ablity to multitask and to complete assigned projects
timely, efficiently and idependently.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. OR equivalent combination of education and
experience.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job
description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via
email at kparkham@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and...

Mastering any physical skill takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence. But what does practice actually do to make us better at things? Annie Bosler and Don Greene explain how practice affects the inner workings of our brains.

Lesson by Annie Bosler and Don Greene, animation by Martina Meštrović.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Solano Family and Children's Services

• Free child care referrals for families seeking quality child care.
• Parent education and resources to help families make the best child care choices.
• Assistance for income eligible families with child care costs.
• Child care provider training and development to help them build sustainable businesses and provide quality, healthy and age-appropriate care.
• Child health, development, nutrition and safety education.
• Meal reimbursement program for child care providers serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.
• Public education and advocacy for families and children at the local, state and national level.
• Our agency also collects data on child care demand and capacity to help in planning for local child care needs.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Job Announcement : Administrative Assistant, Subsidy Program

Do you have a desire to work with an organization whose goal and passion is to serve the community they represent? Are you an efficient independent multitasker who enjoys working on a variety of activities and projects? This may be the position you’ve been waiting for.

WHO WE ARE:

Solano Family & Children’s Services promotes and advocates for the well-being of children, their families and child care providers, by offering access to a variety of child care resources. We hire individuals who have a strong work ethic and are looking for a career that supports our mission and impact in Solano County.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Administrative Assistant will provide advanced administrative support to the Subsidy Program Managers and Supervisors. Collect, organize, and process data as needed for tracking and reporting requirements. Generate reports both manually and using a database. Assist in creating documents and forms used by the subsidy program. Assist in processing program mailings. Document minutes for subsidy department meetings.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is an organized, independent multitasker with strong skills in customer service, communication, organization, and multi-tasking who works well under pressure.

• Two years office experience as administrative assistant, clerical assistant or similar position.

• Proven record of the ablity to multitask and to complete assigned projects timely, efficiently and idependently.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Drug screen and background check required after offer of position. Full job description is available on our website at www.solanofamily.org or request via email at kparkham@solanofamily.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - Claudia Aguirre

In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep. 

Lesson by Claudia Aguirre, animation by TED-Ed.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Contact Us

Solano Family and Children's Services

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Employment Opportunities

Solano Family & Children’s Services is a rewarding place to work with flexible, family-friendly policies and a diverse workforce. We offer benefit plans with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and health expenses; and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan where contributions are tax-deferred. New, full-time employees accrue ten days of vacation leave, ten days sick leave, and are given ten paid holidays per year.

Solano Family & Children’s Services (SFCS) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. SFCS will not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, veteran’s status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and transfers. In addition, SFCS prohibits the harassment of any individual.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

How the food you eat affects your gut - Shilpa Ravella

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes by paying attention to what we eat. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

Lesson by Shilpa Ravella, animation by Andrew Foerster.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Nutrition Nuggets : Announcements

We have a few announcements that we would like to share that will be going into effect this month. Some of these announcements are big victories for participants of the Food Program and we are very excited to share the news.

Tiering- A lot of you are aware that last year all providers were eligible to qualify under Tier 1 and get the same reimbursement rate regardless of their tiering status. Great news! There will be an additional year of Tier 1 reimbursements of all providers starting this month through June 30th, 2023. This change is automatic, with no action needed from you. You will still need to complete a Meal Benefit Form if you want to claim your own or residential children.

Reimbursement Rates- Starting this month, there will also be an increase of 10 cents for all meals and snacks per child. You will see this increase on the reimbursement you receive in September (for July).

Remote Visits- The waiver that was set in place for remote visits has been extended through June 30th, 2023. We currently have been doing 3 visits per fiscal year over the phone. This fiscal year, we will try to incorporate one of those visits to be face to face, virtually. We may have to use different methods, such as Zoom or Facetime, depending on what providers have access to. When we find the best system to achieve this goal, we will let providers know.

Annual Training- We will be posting our annual training on our website this month for providers to complete by September 30th, 2022. We will send a link through KidKare Messages and a Constant Contact notice with the link. Please be on the lookout for that.

Whole Grain Measurements- As many of you know, the regulations for whole grain measurements were proposed to change last year. It was postponed, but the change will be implemented July 1, 2022. Providers can find measurement information in this year's annual training packet.

There are a lot of exciting announcements and some changes for providers on the Food Program this month. If you have any questions regarding any of these changes, please contact us.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950