Family Worker - New York, United States - Round The Clock Nursery

Description

Family Support Worker / Social Worker
The job description of the family support worker consists of the following key duties, tasks, and responsibilities:

• Assist to develop and maintain client program and records documentation according to contract and standards
• Provide education, appropriate modeling techniques and several other supportive services as outlined in service plan
• Assist Case Manager, Social Worker or Counselor in family assessment and in providing case management services
• Arrange for transportation of clients to counseling, medical appointments, shopping, etc.
• Monitor quality of care by working in accordance with contract requirements for contacting clients by letter, by phone, and/or by conducting residential/home visits
• Cofacilitate or facilitate educational classes such as behavior management, independent living skills, parenting skills, household management, anger management and pregnancy/prenatal care etc.
• Colead and/or lead parent/child play groups
• Attend weekly client staff meetings
• Provide on call support as scheduled or required
• Maintain relevant statistics and records and provide them to the supervisor or superior officer.
• Give support to parents in their parenting obligations either as a group or individual setting using familycentered and strengthbased approach.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Family Support Worker Position

• Min Associates Degree in related field. An advanced diploma in counseling might be an added advantage.
• An excellent proficiency in communicating efficiently with compassion and empathy particularly with children, as well as adults.
• Efficiency in initiating a working relationship with families, especially those who may at first appear unapproachable.
• Familiarity with the needs of children and child development principles.
• Experience in assisting parents to develop the expertise needed to operate their home.
• Nondiscriminating approach to duties.
• Strong commitment to assisting families in challenging situations.
• Outstanding knowledge of the significance of child development and early years.
• Compassionate, persevering and a good listener.

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Bilingual a must (English/Spanish)

Pay:
$40, $47,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person