Bilingual Family Support Specialist Urdu/Spanish

Jewish Family Services of Western New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with agency contribution

13+ observed holidays annually

Early close on Fridays

Job summary

Jewish Family Services of Western New York is seeking a Family Support Specialist in Buffalo, NY. This role involves providing education and support to refugees and vulnerable populations through community programs and case management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in client-facing roles, fluent in English and preferably Urdu and/or Spanish. A supportive environment and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• B.A. in education, social work, or related field.
• 1 year experience in client-facing services.
• Proficient in English and one other language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one and group education programs.
• Facilitate Women’s Empowerment sessions.
• Perform supervised visitation for families.
• Support families in childcare navigation.
• Conduct community outreach for agency offerings.

Skills

Fluent English

Urdu

Spanish

Communication skills

Client-focused service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jewish Family Services of Western New York is seeking a Family Support Specialist in Buffalo, NY. This role involves providing education and support to refugees and vulnerable populations through community programs and case management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in client-facing roles, fluent in English and preferably Urdu and/or Spanish. A supportive environment and competitive salary are offered.