Family Worker - EHS - Children's Corner

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.

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 hearing and other related appointments as interpreters
• Assist with meetings, workshops/training and special events
• Assist with Policy Council parents
• Assist with the implementation of the program evaluation process
• Provide support in implementation of parent volunteer program
• Attend meetings, workshops on and off site
• Participate in supplemental training as required
• Work with the parents of children with special needs, attend case conferences and do follow-ups
• Maintain confidential child files with complete and up to date data/ documentation
• Complete all written documentation in a timely manner
• Assist in the classrooms when needed
• Maintain a small home visiting caseload of pregnant women
• Maintain a small home visiting caseload of children birth to three years old
• Perform general office duties
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field with knowledge of child development (birth to three) required
• Experience working with children and families
• Spanish/English preferred
• Computer Skills

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week

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.