Bilingual Family Support Home Visitor

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Support Worker - Full-time - 9a-5p - Brooklyn (spanish speaking required).

The Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor engages high risk families in regular home visits, focusing on positive parent-child bonding, child development, and family resilience

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish required.
• High school diploma or GED with experience assisting children and/or families in a community setting.
• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and maintaining regular contact with families, primarily by traveling to their homes.
• Utilizing curriculum and other education materials to provide service to prenatal families and children under the age of 5.
• Conducting program promotion and outreach activities in the targeted areas to increase program referrals
• Administering standardized assessment with eligible families during home visits
• Establishing a trusting relationship with families.
• Providing prenatal and other health education.
• Assisting to strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Assisting parents to improve their skills to optimize the home environment for the child's well-being and safety.
• Assisting in making and attending health and human service appointments, including activities related to employment and educational goals.
• Attending role-supporting trainings within the required time frame and on-going professional trainings and workshops on an annual basis.
• Timely reporting and case documentation in an electronic database management system
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Excellent communication

Strong listening skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Support Worker - Full-time - 9a-5p - Brooklyn (spanish speaking required).

The Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor engages high risk families in regular home visits, focusing on positive parent-child bonding, child development, and family resilience