Family Child Specialist - EHS - Children's Corner (64162)

University Settlement Society Of New York • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

University Settlement’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive child development and family support services, along with advocacy, to low-income pregnant women and families with children under three. The program provides developmentally appropriate care and home visits to families in East New York, Brooklyn. The Family Child Specialist manages a family caseload, conducts home visits, and works with families and colleagues to assess needs, develop individualized family and child plans, and provide services and referrals. The role also includes parent and staff workshops, recruitment, program activities, parent-group development, and maintaining family and child documentation.

Requirements

• CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field.
• Knowledge of child development from birth to three years.
• Bilingual Spanish is required based on program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with families in a supportive and empowering environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visits.
• Participate in parent/specialist conferences and activities.
• Take on program-wide responsibilities, which may include annual events and parent/child groups.
• Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Work with a team to assess family needs and child developmental status.
• Work with a team to develop individualized family/child plans addressing family and child needs.
• Provide services to families and children based on individualized family plans.
• Work closely with families on issues and difficulties they are experiencing.
• Provide appropriate referrals and follow up with families and service providers.
• Provide workshops for families and staff.
• Assist in recruiting families.
• Assist in developing the Policy Council and other parent support groups.
• Maintain proper documentation on families and children.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, along with paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Additional wellness resources.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match, eligible after one year of service.
• Internal and external training, professional development workshops, tuition assistance, and support for pursuing relevant certifications.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule and a 35-hour workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree