2026-2027 Family Worker Posting - Origins High School

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Family Worker at Origins High School to support the special education evaluation process. The role involves outreach, home visits, and coordinating parent activities under the supervision of the School Psychologist.

The position requires strong attendance, reliability, and the ability to work with school staff. Preference for a High School Diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office; fingerprinting and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• No High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work with supervisors and school staff.
• History of good human relations.
• Ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
• Knowledge of CSE procedures.
• Preferred: High School Diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Handle outreach and support services for the special education evaluation process in one or more schools, under the direction of the School Psychologist.
• Make home contacts or visits.
• May retain records related to parent activity.
• Assume administrative responsibilities designated by the principal, such as planning parent meetings and home visitation schedules.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Work with supervisors & staff

Good human relations

Efficient at assignments

CSE procedures knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

No High School Diploma or GED required

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

2026-2027 Family Worker Posting - Origins High School

• Posted Date: Sep 22, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigned by the School Psychologist to handle outreach and support services associated with the special education evaluation process in one or more schools. The School Psychologist will direct the Family Worker in his/her duties.
• Makes home contacts or visits
• May retains records related to parent activity
• Assumes administrative responsibilities that may be designated by the principal such as planning the nature of, dates, and arrangements for parents’ meetings, home visitation schedules, etc.

Minimum Selection Criteria

• No High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff
• Demonstrated history of good human relations
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments
• Knowledge of CSE procedures

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

• Minimum of 27.5 hours per week if position is funded by the school
• Minimum of 35 hours per week if position is funded by SBST

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application

Anticipated positions are subject to final budgetary approval. All applicants are subject to fingerprinting and a background check. Positions will remain open until filled.

School: Origins High School

Location: 3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, New York 11235

School Contact: Ahmed Elmaliki - Prinicpal

An Affineante Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.nycenet.edu/oeo

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .