Bilingual Head Start Family Liaison & Intake Specialist

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement savings with agency match

Transit

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified EMP

Training Series and other benefits

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Family Worker for its Head Start centers serving Brooklyn and Queens. The role focuses on family involvement, intake, and eligibility, coordinating with the Family Service Coordinator and staff to support families from the community.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years in human services, and willingness to travel across boroughs. Spanish/English bilingual ability is highly valued; others are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• College Degree preferred.
• Family Development Credential preferred.
• 2 years of experience in Human Services required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
• Must be able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts In-Takes and Family Partnership Agreements; shows parents around the center.
• Gathers social and developmental information on the child and shares with teachers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Inputs information in the data master and completes required reports to document compliance with guidelines.
• Receives and verifies information needed to determine eligibility as required.
• Contacts families to receive information, referrals, and services such as employment, mental health, housing, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Family Development Credential

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Family Worker for its Head Start centers serving Brooklyn and Queens. The role focuses on family involvement, intake, and eligibility, coordinating with the Family Service Coordinator and staff to support families from the community.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years in human services, and willingness to travel across boroughs. Spanish/English bilingual ability is highly valued; others are preferred.