Family Specialist- Jamaica
About The Position
Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking a Family Specialist for its Families with Children facility in the Jamaica area of Queens, New York. The Family Specialist helps create a nurturing and enriching environment for families experiencing homelessness and serves as a positive role model with strong communication skills. Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in New York City. Its family residences provide access to onsite programs, many of which are also available to local community members. The organization aims to help families thrive beyond their stay in the shelters. This role assists with family support and events, organizes structured activities for parents and children of all ages, and leads games, sporting events, and arts and crafts. The Family Specialist helps ensure participants’ safety and engagement and supports program events. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are required to accommodate the program schedule and special events. Additional duties and projects are assigned by the Senior Family Specialist. The listed salary is $36,000. Full-time permanent employees are eligible for benefits including health insurance, an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, a Work/Life Assistance Program, paid vacation, sick days, personal days, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience leading activities with children, teens, and adults.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing family events and family support.
- Organize structured family activities for parents and children of all ages.
- Organize and supervise team games and sporting events for families.
- Lead arts and crafts projects.
- Ensure the safety and engagement of families in assigned activities.
- Assist with events, fairs, holiday parties, and other program events.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Senior Family Specialist.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Work/Life Assistance Program.
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- Ten sick days.
- Three personal days.
- Twelve paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
