Family Partner

NYU Langone Health•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$33,779 - $50,562

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Partner. In this role, the successful candidate The Family Health Centers at NYU Langones mission is to improve the health of underserved communities by delivering high-quality, culturally competent health care and human services. Recognizing that health depends upon an individuals economic, educational and employment status, FHCs Department of Community-Based Programs offers an extensive continuum of family strengthening and community development programs to address the broader needs of the community, including adult education; case management and supportive services; mental health services; early childhood centers; and community service opportunities. The Sunset Park Family Child Care Network is a place-based initiative that provides support and monitoring to their affiliated family child care providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. The Family Health Centers seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-3 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Family Worker (Family Partner) is to build and sustain effective relationships with the families and affiliated providers to support the needs of all children enrolled in DOE family child care programs.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Child Development Associate credential (required)
Experience working with underserved families with young children
Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in family child care and/or with families with infants or toddlers
Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area.
Time management skills are essential.
Ability to multitask.
Must be a team player.
Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families.
Knowledge of the Sunset Park community.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing outreach and recruitment to identify and engage eligible and in need families for Network services
Support families with eligibility determination and enrollment processes, intake, registration, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.
Provide case management and connect parents/caregivers to appropriate resources through necessary referrals to community partners.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners in Brooklyn who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services.
Collaboratively create and update a Brooklyn Community Partner Resource Guide.
Work with staff, families and affiliated providers to create individualized family plans in the provision of family and social support services.
Coordinate monthly family engagement workshops, special events, and other activities with the FCC Network team to encourage and maintain family participation.
Document and maintain family information in Network databases.
Document all family engagement conversations and sessions in a timely manner aligned with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education.
Participate in regular staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services.
Other tasks assigned by Program Leadership.

Benefits

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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