Overview
FT Family Worker/Advocacy
Direct Report: Family Service Coordinator
DC 37 Union
FSLA: Non-Exempt
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La Peninsula is seeking qualified Family Workers to fill vacancies in our program. Family Workers implement the Family Service component area. He/she provides a planned program of experiences and activities which enhance the parental role as primary educator, policy makers and community leaders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
➢ Ensuring that the enrollment/re-enrollment criteria is met
➢ Implementation and follow through of daily attendance
➢ Family goal setting through the Family Partnership Agreement
➢ Creating empowerment opportunities for parents to become their own advocates
➢ Meeting with parents on a monthly basis and working with parent committees to plan activities and follow through with suggestions and/or concerns
➢ Identifying signs of crises and making referrals to link families with appropriate services
➢ Identifying signs of suspected and/or known child abuse and/or neglect
➢ Networking with community agencies by establishing partnerships and being visible within the community
➢ Participating in the on-going recruitment of children and families
➢ Scheduling and planning home visits
➢ Ensuring class orientations and elections are completed and encouraging parents to take active roles in their children’s classroom
Qualifications
➢ Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, or related field (preferred)
➢ Associates’ Degree from an accredited college in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, or related field
➢ FDC credential (within eighteen (18) months of hire)
La Peninsula Community Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PLEASE NOTE: Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.