Family Child Specialist - EHS - Children's Corner

Paycom - ATS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement in New York City seeks a full-time Early Head Start worker to manage a caseload of families, conduct home visits, and collaborate with a diverse team. Bilingual Spanish is required; CDA or related coursework plus knowledge of child development are preferred.

Hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, in East New York and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes empowering families, developing individualized plans, providing referrals, and engaging in community partnerships to

Qualifications

• CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Knowledge of child development birth to three.
• Bilingual Spanish required based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visits.
• Participate in parent/specialist conferences and activities.
• Take program-wide responsibilities such as annual events or parent/child groups.
• Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Assess family needs and child developmental status as part of a team.
• Develop individualized family/child plans addressing family and child needs.
• Provide services to families/children based on the plan.
• Work with families on specific issues and difficulties.
• Provide referrals and follow-up with families and service providers.
• Provide workshops to families and staff.
• Assist in recruitment of families.
• Assist in developing the Policy Council and other parent groups.
• Maintain proper documentation on families and children.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Knowledge of child development

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field

Job description

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development services, family support services and advocacy to low income pregnant women and families with children under three years of age. The program provides developmentally appropriate care and home visits to families in the East New York, Brooklyn.Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visitsParticipate in parent/specialist conferences and activitiesTake some program-wide responsibilities that may include annual events, parent/child groups, etc.Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and childrenBe part of a team in assessing family needs and child developmental statusBe part of a team in developing an individualized family/child plan addressing family and child needsProvide appropriate services to families/children based on the individualized family planWork closely with families on specific issues and difficulties those individual families are experiencingProvide families with appropriate referrals and follow-up with families and service providers on referralsProvide workshops to families and staffAssist in the recruitment of familiesAssist in developing the Policy Council and other parent support groupsMaintain proper documentation on families and childrenOther duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilitiesQualifications:CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related fieldKnowledge of child development birth to three.Experience working with families in a supportive and empowering environment preferred.Bilingual Spanish required based on program needsWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.