Family Partner

Family Partner

Administrative/Office Support

Brooklyn, NY ID: 1157764_RR00115792 Full-Time/Regular

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Partner. The Family Health Centers at NYU Langones mission is to improve the health of underserved communities by delivering high-quality, culturally competent health care and human services. Recognizing that health depends upon an individuals economic, educational and employment status, FHCs Department of Community-Based Programs offers an extensive continuum of family strengthening and community development programs to address the broader needs of the community, including adult education; case management and supportive services; mental health services; early childhood centers; and community service opportunities. The Sunset Park Family Child Care Network is a place-based initiative that provides support and monitoring to their affiliated family child care providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. The Family Health Centers seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Family Partner (Family Worker) is to build and sustain effective relationships with the families and affiliated providers to support the needs of all children enrolled in DOE family child care programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Visit affiliated provider homes monthly utilizing the DOE monitoring form to ensure proper integration of all OCFS/DOHMH regulations.
• Follow-up regular monitoring visits with supportive strength-based coaching and corrective actions, as necessary.
• Document all visits and communication with affiliated providers in a timely manner and align with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
• Provide support and monitoring for providers participating in CACFP.
• Regularly check the OCFS website to stay knowledgeable about the license and registration requirements for all affiliated providers and to ensure all affiliated providers remain free from violations.
• Assist Network Director with the recruitment and affiliation process for family child care providers.
• Support the Network team to create and update a Community Partner Resource Guide and with the coordination and implementation of workshops, special events, and other Network activities.
• Participate in regular staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services.
• Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education.
• Other tasks as assigned by Program Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Associate Degree or Child Development Associate credential Experience working with families with young children

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred) Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area. Time management skills are essential. Ability to multitask. Must be a team player. Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families. Knowledge of the Sunset Park community.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $35,129.60 - $45,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.