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Catholic Charities USA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Early Head Start (EHS) Family Worker at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is responsible for enhancing parent involvement in the program. This role involves maintaining necessary records, making referrals to appropriate agencies, and providing support to families. The Family Worker acts as a liaison between the center and the community, assisting in recruitment and registration efforts while ensuring compliance with Head Start regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain necessary records and documentation for the program.
  • Make referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.
  • Work with families in a supportive manner.
  • Assist in recruitment, interviewing, and registration efforts according to agency policies.
  • Conduct In-Takes and Family Partnership Agreements.
  • Provide tours of the center to parents.
  • Elicit social and developmental information on children and share it with teachers and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Input information into the data master and prepare required reports for compliance with guidelines.
  • Receive and verify financial information to determine eligibility for services.
  • Contact families to provide information and referrals for additional services.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required.
  • 2 years of experience in Human Services required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English, Russian/English, Chinese/English, Korean/English, or English/Creole preferred.
  • College Degree or Family Development Credential preferred.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in early childhood education or family services.
  • Knowledge of Montessori activities and child development.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vision insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Life insurance
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