Family Child Specialist - EHS - Children's Corner

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

4d•$41,000 - $51,000•Onsite

About The Position

University Settlement’s Early Head Start program offers comprehensive child development and family support services, and 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 caseload, conducts home visits, supports families and children, and works with a team to assess needs and develop individualized plans. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend hours as needed. The role is based at 565 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, and offers a salary range of $41,000 to $51,000.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visits.
Participate in parent/specialist conferences and activities.
Take on program-wide responsibilities that may include annual events and parent/child groups.
Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families and children.
Work as part of a team to assess family needs and child developmental status.
Work as part of a team to develop individualized family/child plans addressing family and child needs.
Provide appropriate services to families and children based on individualized family plans.
Work closely with families on specific issues and difficulties they are experiencing.
Provide appropriate referrals to families and follow up with families and service providers on referrals.
Provide workshops to 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 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.
Life insurance.
Additional wellness resources.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of 6% of salary, eligible after one year of service.
Opportunities for internal and external training and professional development workshops.
Tuition assistance.
Support for pursuing relevant certifications.