Family Worker

Babove Worldwide Institute•Queens County, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BeAbove Worldwide Institute Inc. is a nonprofit children’s organization that provides quality Center Based, Home Based and Family childcare for families in the Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx communities. Our schools support all aspects of children’s growth and development in a safe and nurturing environment. BeAbove provides a sound educational foundation for children’s academic growth. Our program provides comprehensive services for children and their families in keeping with our philosophy that the caregiver is the child’s primary teacher. This is a 12-month position. Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School diploma and a Family Development Credential (FDC) (or willing to receive an FDC).
Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows application is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Human Services or related field or Child Development Associate Credential (preferred).
Knowledge of Head Start and DOE preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speaking (preferred).

Responsibilities

Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of B’Above Worldwide Institute.
Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Exhibits effective communication skills.
Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
Supports family services and family engagement activities.
Responsible for the recruitment, eligibility determination and enrollment of families into the program.
Tracks the placement and discharge of children and ensures that program census is maintained.
Completing files, maintaining partnership with families, family assessments including but not limited to Family Assessments, Nutrition assessments and Child Profiles.
Maintains a proper caseload.
Assists families with eligibility determination and enrollment.
Ensures all required documents are completed and filed in program folders.
Conduct recruitment activities to ensure program maintain budgeted enrollment.
Tracks children’s attendance follows up with families on absences.
Follows up on all overdue medicals, works with parents to ensure submission.
Ensures children’s required health and screening records are accurate and current, in accordance with DOE and DOHMH regulations.
Collaborates with community agencies to identify resources for parents.
With other staff, plans and facilitates monthly new parent orientation and parent meetings.
Partners with families to complete Family Assessments and make referrals as needed to meet identified needs.
Assist in facilitating workshops and other activities for family’s children and families.
Completes other tasks as assigned.