Early Childhood Education; Woodside - Family Worker

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The Family Worker is responsible for implementing and participating in a coordinated approach to ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance), Health Services, Family and Community Engagement, and Mental Health services for the promotion of overall family wellness. Perform this position's functions with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and local, state and other federal guidelines. Participate and coordinate the development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting Advocate and collaborate with community agencies to support child, family and agency outcomes Maintain complete, accurate family service records where confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency, local, state and federal guidelines. Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual Program Information Report (PIR) Perform other duties, as may be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Family Development Credential (FDC)
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• BA in Human Services or related field

Responsibilities

• Implementing and participating in a coordinated approach to ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance), Health Services, Family and Community Engagement, and Mental Health services
• Participate and coordinate the development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting
• Advocate and collaborate with community agencies to support child, family and agency outcomes
• Maintain complete, accurate family service records where confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency, local, state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual Program Information Report (PIR)
• Perform other duties, as may be required.

Benefits

• Additional Compensation may be included if candidate possess a FDC
• The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.
• EOE M/F/D/V

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED