Early/Head Start Corona Center Based - Family Assistant

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and CommuterBenefits

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Family Assistant to support ERSEA, health program services and family engagement to promote school readiness and family wellness. You will work within Head Start guidelines to coordinate services, communicate with families and maintain confidential records.

Responsibilities include data management, program reporting, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with CPSE/EI.
• Credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field within 18 months of hire (preferred).
• Family languages include Spanish or Bengali; other languages may be required.
• BA in Human Services or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Implement and participate in ERSEA, Health Program Services and Family and Community Engagement to promote family wellness.
• Ensure compliance with ERSEA Protocol and monitor via data systems.
• Develop and progress family engagement goals and communicate with parents.
• Assist with disability services standards and regulations for families as needed.
• Maintain confidential family service files and ensure data/report accuracy for PIR and funding.
• Monitor data for monthly reports and ensure program information accuracy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Connaissances

Spanish language

Bengali language

Family/parent communication

Formation

High School Diploma

Credential in social work / human services (within 18 months)

BA in Human Services or related field (preferred)

Outils

Electronic data management systems

Description du poste

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Family Assistant is responsible for implementing and participating in a coordinated approach to ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance), Health Program Services and Family and Community Engagement Program services, Disabilities and Mental Health services to promote overall family wellness with the ultimate goal of making children ready for school.

Essential Functions

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines
• Assure program is in compliance with the ERSEA Protocol
• Monitor compliance using electronic data management systems.
• Participate and coordinate the development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting
• Assist, clarify, and communicate disability services, standards, and regulations to parent when required and/or requested.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents to ensure opportunities for active program involvement and intervention services.
• Maintain family service files to assure files are complete, accurate and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency specific requirements, local, state and federal requirements.
• Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual program information report (PIR)
• Perform other duties, as may be required.

Hours

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with CPSE/EI
• Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali andothers, may be required dependingon client needs
• Family Development Credential (FDC) (Preferred)
• Experience working with children and families (Preferred)
• BA in Human Services or related field (Preferred)

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V