Family Child Specialist - EHS - Children's Corner

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.Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development services, family support services and advocacy to low income pregnant women and families with children under three years of age. The program provides developmentally appropriate care and home visits to families in the East New York, Brooklyn.Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of families and conduct home visitsParticipate in parent/specialist conferences and activitiesTake some program-wide responsibilities that may include annual events, parent/child groups, etc.Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and childrenBe part of a team in assessing family needs and child developmental statusBe part of a team in developing an individualized family/child plan addressing family and child needsProvide appropriate services to families/children based on the individualized family planWork closely with families on specific issues and difficulties those individual families are experiencingProvide families with appropriate referrals and follow-up with families and service providers on referralsProvide workshops to families and staffAssist in the recruitment of familiesAssist in developing the Policy Council and other parent support groupsMaintain proper documentation on families and childrenOther duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilitiesQualifications:CDA or related coursework as part of an Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related fieldKnowledge of child development birth to three.Experience working with families in a supportive and empowering environment preferred.Bilingual Spanish required based on program needsWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paycom - ATS