Family Worker - EHS - Children's Corner (64165)

University Settlement Society Of New York • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

University Settlement seeks a Family Worker for its EHS - Children's Corner program. The role supports children and families through outreach, referrals, family engagement, home visiting, documentation, and coordination with community agencies. The Family Worker also assists with program activities, parent involvement, classroom needs, and services for children with special needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field, with knowledge of child development from birth to three years, required.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Spanish/English or Chinese/English bilingual ability.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and recruitment of children.
• Assess the needs of center-based families and facilitate and follow up on referrals.
• Develop and maintain connections with community agencies.
• Accompany center-based parents to fair hearings and related appointments, providing interpretation.
• Assist with meetings, workshops, trainings, and special events.
• Assist Policy Council parents.
• Help implement the program evaluation process.
• Support implementation of the parent volunteer program.
• Attend meetings and workshops on and off site.
• Participate in supplemental training as required.
• Work with parents of children with special needs, attend case conferences, and conduct follow-ups.
• Maintain confidential child files with complete and up-to-date data and documentation.
• Complete written documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist in classrooms when needed.
• Maintain a small home-visiting caseload of pregnant women.
• Maintain a small home-visiting caseload of children from birth to three years old.
• Perform general office duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time