Family Worker - EHS - Children's Corner (56408)

University Settlement

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$44,000–$51,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Case Management, Child Development, Community Support, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, English Language, Legal, Literacy, Program Evaluation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social Work, Special Needs, Theater, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: 565 Livonia Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11207Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $44,000.00 - $51,000.00University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.Responsibilities Outreach and Recruitment of ChildrenAssess needs of center-based families, facilitate referrals and follow-up of referralsDevelop and maintain linkage with community agenciesAccompany center-based parents to fair hearing and other related appointments as interpretersAssist with meetings, workshops/training and special eventsAssist with Policy Council parentsAssist with the implementation of the program evaluation processProvide support in implementation of parent volunteer programAttend meetings, workshops on and off siteParticipate in supplemental training as requiredWork with the parents of children with special needs, attend case conferences and do follow-upsMaintain confidential child files with complete and up to date data/documentationComplete all written documentation in a timely mannerAssist in the classrooms when neededMaintain a small home visiting caseload of pregnant womenMaintain a small home visiting caseload of children birth to three years oldPerform general office dutiesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field with knowledge of child development (birth to three) requiredExperience working with children and familiesSpanish/English preferredComputer SkillsWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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