Early/Head Start Corona Center Based- Family Assistant

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Family Assistant to implement ERSEA, Health Program Services and Family and Community Engagement activities to promote overall family wellness and school readiness for children.

The role requires working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, experience with CPSE/EI, and the ability to support Spanish- and Bengali-speaking families while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Experience with CPSE/EI services.
• Within 18 months of hire, obtain credential in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
• Must be able to support families speaking Spanish or Bengali as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement ERSEA and Health Program Services.
• Ensure program compliance with ERSEA Protocol and guidelines.
• Monitor data management and prepare monthly reports.
• Coordinate family engagement activities and goal setting.
• Clarify and communicate disability services to parents as needed.
• Maintain confidential family files in accordance with regulations.
• Support data collection for PIR and funding streams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPSE/EI experience

Spanish language

Bengali language

Head Start Standards

Education

High School Diploma

BA in Human Services or related field

Social Work Credential (within 18 months)

Family Development Credential (FDC)

Job description

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.

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.

Minimum 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.

Qualifications Preferred

• Family Development Credential (FDC)
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• BA in Human Services or related field

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