Family Child Specialist - EHS - Children's Corner (53118)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Work‑Life Balance

Professional Development

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist to manage a caseload of families, conduct home visits, and coordinate with schools and service providers.

You will participate in conferences, develop individualized family plans, provide workshops, and contribute to a team focused on child development from birth to three, with a Monday–Friday schedule and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or higher in ECE, Social Work, or related field.
• Knowledge of child development birth to three.
• Experience with families in a supportive, empowering environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visits
• Participate in parent/specialist conferences and activities
• Lead program-wide activities and events
• Develop stable, supportive relationships with families and children
• Assess family needs and child developmental status as part of a team
• Develop individualized family/child plans
• Provide services based on the plan
• Collaborate with families on issues they face
• Provide referrals and follow-up with service providers
• Provide workshops to families and staff

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Child development knowledge

Experience working with families

Strong communication

Education

CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field

Job description

Location: 565 Livonia Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11207

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $41,000.00 - $51,000.00

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visits
• Participate in parent/specialist conferences and activities
• Take program-wide responsibilities that may include annual events, parent/child groups, etc.
• Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children
• Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child developmental status
• Be part of a team in developing an individualized family/child plan addressing family and child needs
• Provide appropriate services to families/children based on the individualized family plan
• Work closely with families on specific issues and difficulties those individual families are experiencing
• Provide families with appropriate referrals and follow-up with families and service providers on referrals
• Provide workshops to families and staff
• Assist in the recruitment of families
• Assist in developing the Policy Council and other parent support groups
• Maintain proper documentation on families and children
• Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

Qualifications

• CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field
• Knowledge of child development birth to three
• Experience working with families in a supportive and empowering environment preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is required based on program needs

Work Schedule

Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 35 hours per week, with occasional weekend hours as needed.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off: A comprehensive package that includes vacation, sick, and personal days, along with paid holidays.

Health and Wellness Benefits: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and additional wellness resources to support your overall well‑being.

Financial Benefits: Access to pre‑tax savings programs—including flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits—and a 403(b) retirement plan that includes an employer match of 6% of your salary, eligible after one year of service.

Work‑Life Balance: A consistent Monday–Friday schedule and a 35‑hour workweek designed to promote a healthy and sustainable work‑life balance.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous growth through internal and external training, professional development workshops, tuition assistance, and support for pursuing relevant certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We 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.