East Side House Settlement is hiring: Family Worker in New York

Position Title

Family Worker

Department

Early Childhood Education

Union

Union

Site / Location

Mott Haven / Winifred Wheeler, 375 East 143rd Street, 200 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY 10454; Mill Brook Children’s Pride, 201 Saint Ann’s Avenue 414 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10454; Honorable Eugene Oliver, Jr. Education Center, 707 Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY 10451.

Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

$33,000.00 annually

Reports To

Director of Family Services, East Side House Settlement (ESH)

Overview

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx that believes education is the key to economic and civic opportunities. East Side House’s Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services for children ages 18+ months to 5 years. Serving 231 children daily from five locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills, while offering nutritional, social and preventive health services and fostering partnerships with families.

Duties

• Interview all guardians of students for registration, identify social service needs of the children and parents, and make appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Conduct recruitment efforts throughout the community to ensure full enrollment throughout the school year.
• Conduct home visits at least twice per year for assigned students.
• Submit monthly attendance reports, daily attendance logs, health trackers, class lists, etc.
• Monitor, report and follow up on children’s attendance.
• Maintain updated child records and child tracking systems.
• Develop and monitor Family Partnership Agreements that describe the family’s goals, strengths, responsibilities and timetables.
• Escort parents to community agencies.
• Translate for parents, as necessary.
• Make phone contacts and referrals to community agencies.
• Function as a guide and advocate to secure needed social services for the family.
• Ensure transition services for children moving up to the next grade level/school setting.
• Assist parents with developing an active parent participation program, including welcoming all parents, arranging refreshments, communicating center programs, scheduling and conducting parent committee meetings, enabling leadership development, and acting as a resource person.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of children/participants by being diligent in engagement, attentive to their needs, and capable of providing immediate assistance as needed.

Other Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed. This description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate’s Degree in a social/human services field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years or more of experience in community or social service field.
• Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office and capable of good oral and written communication.

Competencies

• Computer skills to record and maintain accurate health, attendance, etc. data.
• IT skills to communicate using Microsoft Office applications and to upload data onto current database platform (ChildPlus).
• Maintain expert knowledge of local services and provisions.
• Excellent communication, listening and advocacy with/for children and families.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management.
• Problem solving skills.
• Maintain confidentiality on all documentation/disclosures in relation to children and families.

Required Clearances

• NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance.
• NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance.
• NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance.
• NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance.
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
• COVID Vaccine – all staff expected to be fully vaccinated or obtain vaccination before start date.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The role is largely sedentary. Responsibilities include regularly talking or hearing, filing, lifting files, opening filing cabinets and occasionally bending or standing on a stool.

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; workdays/hours may change based on ESH’s needs and may include occasional weekend, holiday or after‑hours work for projects or special events.

Remote Work

Currently no remote work is available for this position.

Travel

Family workers travel to family homes for home visits and between sites for professional development and training; parents may be accompanied to referring agencies.

To Apply

Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org/careers

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.