SUMMARY OF JOB
The Family Worker (FW) will recruit and enroll children our program and ensure the program services and community resources are available to enrolled children and their families. The Family Worker will work with families to develop a strength-based plan of action to meet their needs and inform neighborhood residents and the community about the services provided and other programs of community agencies within Jersey City, NJ.
The FW will be responsible for maintaining accurate data on each family to facilitate program services, assess their impact on the families we serve, and provide ongoing guidance.
The Family Worker will work as a team to build relationships with parents and guardians that support parent engagement and ensure children's positive outcomes. The Family Worker will work collaboratively with Teachers, Caregivers, and other center-based staff to ensure that children are adjusting to achieve positive outcomes.
JOB DUTIES
1. Recruit and enroll children and families.
2. Develop and maintain open communication channels between the family, and the community.
3. Inform families of services and promote parent engagement in all facets of the program.
4. Enter family data in the program database accurately and promptly to facilitate program services. Report the needs of children and parents to appropriate content area specialists. Protect the confidentiality of all information.
5. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure families have access to services supporting their well-being.
6. Provide training and education to families in using available resources, obtaining community services, and advocating for needed services in the community.
7. Make home visits to families or virtual meets as required.
8. Participating in social service training, staff meetings, monthly center parent meetings, and other gatherings as required.
9. Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Language:
- English (Required)
- Fluent English and Spanish (Preferred)
Pay: $34,720.00 - $38,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Family Engagement: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Jersey City, NJ 07307 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
