PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE (FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER)

PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE

(FAMILY

SUPPORT WORKER

) Albany, NY Job Details $35,647 a year 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Some college Community outreach programs Childhood development Caseload management High school diploma or GED Schedule management Driver's License Working with children Driving Referral coordination Home visits (communication methods) Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description

POSITION

Family Support Worker (Public Health Aide)

DEPARTMENT

Children, Youth and Families

SALARY RANGE

$35,647

HOURS:

Hours Vary (Includes Evenings)

WORK LOCATION

112 State St, Albany, NY 12207

DESCRIPTION:

Paid Time-Off Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Employee Assistance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a home visiting caseload, with direction and support from program supervisor. Responsible for outreach activities, coordina- tion of services of families, and assistance with specific health care, social, educational and employment activities and referrals. Or- ganize schedule with the supervisor to accommodate needs of families and program requirements. Work assignments are directed by the Senior Public Health Aide. Does related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of infant and child development Ability to establish trusting relationships Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.) • Acceptance of individual differences

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred. Experience in working with or providing services to children and families

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At time of appointment and throughout employment: Valid NYS driver's license. Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (Background investigation is conducted by the appointing authority). Please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter with this application.

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