Counselor - Fulltime - Spanish Speaking Required

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a full-time Counselor to provide case management support for families with children under the age of 5. This role involves assessing family needs, screening for program and benefit eligibility, assisting with benefit applications and service navigation, and providing psychoeducation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent engagement skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and families. Fluency in Spanish is required for this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years relevant experience working
• Ability to plan and manage
• Knowledge of public benefits
• History of immigrant community engagement
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Spanish speaking required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach and educational workshops
• Screens clients and family members for social determinants of health
• Provides advocacy and assistance in navigating and accessing services
• Attends staff meetings and other appropriate meetings provided by the department and organization.
• Identifies and makes referrals to a variety of public and community agencies providing food, shelter, clothing, medical, educational, and other services.
• Manages caseload and meets productivity standards set by department.
• Documents all work in EPIC and other required platforms.
• Assists clients in applying for or renewing benefits.
• Provides information and education on topics such as parenting, nutrition, and developmental milestones
• Other duties as assigned by Family Support leadership.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED