About the role

  • Facilitate prenatal, parenting, and health information.
  • Promote optimal child development, enhance parent-child relationships, and improve the family support system through routine home visits.
  • Provide resources, including but not limited to education, health, and support.
  • Introduce and connect the families to community activities, including recreational, educational, and cultural activities.
  • Engage in weekly, reflective supervision and teamwork.
  • Participate in staff trainings and meetings.
  • Maintain accurate case records in compliance with program, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Complete all documentation and reports in a timely manner.
  • Organize and facilitate parent-child socialization activities.
  • Continually recruits and oversees the eligibility and enrollment of families.
  • Model strengths-based interactions by accentuating the positive; assist families in identifying and setting short- and long-term goals.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Early Childhood Development, Health, Social Work, or related human service field, preferred.
  • Must be bilingual (Spanish) with strong writing and speaking skills.
  • At least two years of experience in home visiting and working with low-income, racially and ethnically diverse urban families preferred.
  • High level of maturity and experience working with children (0-5 years old) and their families.
  • Strong knowledge of early childhood development, parenting skills and development of parent-child relationships, preferred.
  • Must have sufficient English and computer skills to be able to do substantial documentation of case work on the computer.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Must be willing to provide year-round home visits throughout the community.
  • Must be willing to travel and walk long distances to complete visits.
  • Be flexible in accommodating families’ schedules to complete the visits.
  • Must be willing to support peers in covering home visits when needed/requested.
  • Must be familiar with the areas of Elmhurst, Woodside, Corona, Jackson Heights, Long Island City and Astoria.
  • Must be willing to travel and stay overnight/ or for days when needed for required trainings.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Schedule.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
  • 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
  • College Savings Plan.
  • Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job title

Family Resource, Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$50,400 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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