Family Worker The Family Worker is responsible for coordinating services for children and families in compliance with standards set by the school district. A primary responsibility of the Family Worker is to connect the parents and the community with the Early Childhood Program. Responsibilities of the Family Worker include:

• Establish healthy positive relationships with parents and children, and serve as a liaison between the Early Childhood Program and the home
• Be knowledgeable of community resources and be able to help families make linkages to needed social services.
• Work with program staff on developing programs that promote healthy child development and increase parental involvement.
• Attend all scheduled training required for the position.
• Attend scheduled individual and group supervision with Social Worker from designated agency.
• Provide case management services to families served by the program.
• Ensure that parents follow up on health service referrals, and identify health resources for families.
• Maintain contact with parents to insure student attendance is regular.
• Fully participate in all outreach and recruitment processes, which systematically ensures enrollment of all eligible children.
• Provide or ensure linkage with emergency assistance and crises intervention.
• Work cooperatively with community-based social service agencies to assist families in their own efforts to improve the conditions and quality of family life and ensure access to social services.
• Ensure confidentiality of all children and families is respected and upheld.
• Maintain organized records and complete paperwork in a timely fashion.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31,200.00 - $36,874.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work, Day Shift 930am-530pm

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English/Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Newark, NJ 07104 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person