Family Worker - EHS - Children's Corner

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a dedicated outreach-focused professional to recruit and support center-based families and children. You will facilitate referrals, translate as needed, and collaborate with community partners to strengthen services.

The role involves coordinating with parents, supporting program evaluation, and assisting with trainings and events in a dynamic urban community setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English is preferred.
• Computer skills and ability to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and Recruitment of Children.
• Assess needs of center-based families, facilitate referrals and follow-up of referrals.
• Develop and maintain linkage with community agencies.
• Accompany center-based parents to fair hearings and related appointments as interpreters.
• Assist with meetings, workshops and special events.
• Assist with Policy Council parents.
• Assist with program evaluation implementation.
• Provide support in parent volunteer program.
• Attend meetings, workshops on/off site.
• Maintain confidential child files and complete written documentation timely.
• Assist in classrooms when needed and maintain home visiting caseloads.
• Perform general office duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Bilingual Chinese/English

Child development knowledge

Computer skills

Experience with children and families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.Responsibilities:Outreach and Recruitment of ChildrenAssess needs of center-based families, facilitate referrals and follow-up of referralsDevelop and maintain linkage with community agenciesAccompany center-based parents to fair hearing and other related appointments as interpretersAssist with meetings, workshops/training and special eventsAssist with Policy Council parentsAssist with the implementation of the program evaluation processProvide support in implementation of parent volunteer programAttend meetings, workshops on and off siteParticipate in supplemental training as requiredWork with the parents of children with special needs, attend case conferences and do follow-upsMaintain confidential child files with complete and up to date data/ documentationComplete all written documentation in a timely mannerAssist in the classrooms when neededMaintain a small home visiting caseload of pregnant womenMaintain a small home visiting caseload of children birth to three years oldPerform general office dutiesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications:Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field with knowledge of child development (birth to three) requiredExperience working with children and familiesSpanish/English or Chinese/EnglishComputer SkillsWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer 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.