Family Support Worker - Full-time - 9a-5p - Brooklyn (spanish speaking requ at NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spanish Fluency, Case Management, Home Visiting, Family Assessment, Prenatal Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Outreach, Interpersonal Communication, Crisis Management, Documentation, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone [https://nyulangone.org/locations/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews], Facebook [http://facebook.com/NYULangone], Twitter [http://twitter.com/nyulangone], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/nyulmc] and Instagram [http://instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Support Worker - Full-time - 9a-5p - Brooklyn (spanish speaking required). In this role, the successful candidate The Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor is responsible for engaging families in regular home visits. This home visiting program engages pregnant or newly parenting caregivers with the goal of supporting positive parent-child bonding, promoting child and family heath and development, enhancing family resilience, etc. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this program will be delivered within the context of a health care system in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Overall responsibilities include conducting regular assessments of family strengths and needs, engaging family participants in activities based on the assigned curriculum, providing case management and advocacy, and working with community partners to provide appropriate referrals when needed. Job Responsibilities: * Initiating and maintaining regular contact with families, primarily by traveling to their homes. * Utilizing curriculum and other education materials to provide service to prenatal families and children under the age of 5. * Conducting program promotion and outreach activities in the targeted areas to increase program referrals * Administering standardized assessment with eligible families during home visits * Establishing a trusting relationship with families. * Providing prenatal and other health education. * Assisting to strengthen parent-child relationships. * Assisting parents to improve their skills to optimize the home environment for the child's well-being and safety. * Assisting in making and attending health and human service appointments, including activities related to employment and educational goals. * Attending role-supporting trainings within the required time frame and on-going professional trainings and workshops on an annual basis. * Timely reporting and case documentation in an electronic database management system * Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bilingual Spanish A high school diploma/GED with experience assisting children and or families in a community setting. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of infant and child development. Infant mental health endorsement preferred (if available in the state) Strong listening skills. Ability to identify family strengths and foster self-sufficiency and independence in families. Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families. Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with mothers, fathers, and extended family. Successful parenting and/or child care experience. Ability to handle stressful situations. Emotionally mature and capable of exercising judgment. Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. 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. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf]. 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. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Family Support Worker conducts regular home visits to support pregnant caregivers and new parents in promoting child development and family resilience. Responsibilities include performing family assessments, providing health education, and coordinating referrals with community partners.