Bilingual Family Worker — Early Head Start

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% match

Commuter benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York is hiring a Family Worker for the Early Head Start Children's Corner in Brooklyn. You will build relationships with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, connect families to community resources, advocate for their needs, and support healthy development from birth to age three.

The role requires enrolling families, performing needs assessments, coordinating referrals, and maintaining records while collaborating with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, or related field required.
• Knowledge of child development from birth to age three.
• Experience with families in community, education, or social services.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll children and families into the Early Head Start program.
• Conduct family needs assessments and coordinate referrals to community resources.
• Build partnerships with community agencies and service providers.
• Provide advocacy, referrals, follow-up services, and interpretation assistance as needed.
• Facilitate parent engagement activities, trainings, and events.
• Assist with program evaluation activities and volunteer opportunities.
• Support families of children with special needs through case conferences and follow-up.
• Maintain confidential family and child records.
• Complete documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain a small home-based caseload of pregnant women and families with children birth to age three.
• Provide classroom support and assist with office duties.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/

Interpersonal

Organizational

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, or related field

Tools

Computers & Office Software

Job description

University Settlement Society Of New York is hiring a Family Worker for the Early Head Start Children's Corner in Brooklyn. You will build relationships with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, connect families to community resources, advocate for their needs, and support healthy development from birth to age three.

The role requires enrolling families, performing needs assessments, coordinating referrals, and maintaining records while collaborating with partner agencies.