Home-Visit Case Manager: Early Literacy & Family Support

Family Service League Inc.; Mastic (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Case Manager for the Smart Start program in Mastic, NY. The role involves visiting families at home twice weekly to model positive parent-child interactions and support early literacy and school readiness. Travel is required; you must drive your own vehicle.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5 years of human services experience; a BA in a related field is preferred. Strong communication skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in human services.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of prior experience working with young children and parents in a community-based organization.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the community being served.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality required.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, including knowing when to seek help, required.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager will complete a minimum of 16 hours of training delivered by the Supervisor prior to beginning home visits.
• Visit with families in the family's home on a twice weekly basis, demonstrating reading, play and verbal interaction behaviors with two-year-old and three-year-old children and the parent or primary caregiver.
• The Case Manager will complete the required paperwork on a weekly basis.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervisory meetings, staff meetings, individual supervision and training, as is required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Case Manager for the Smart Start program in Mastic, NY. The role involves visiting families at home twice weekly to model positive parent-child interactions and support early literacy and school readiness. Travel is required; you must drive your own vehicle.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5 years of human services experience; a BA in a related field is preferred. Strong communication skills and confidentiality are essential.