Family Support Specialist (Preventive Services)

Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services
New York, NY, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

Under the broad supervision of the Director of Manhattan Preventive Services, this position is responsible for the direct supervision and monitoring of children and families receiving services in the Community Parenting Partnership Program.

The scope of these responsibilities includes, but is not limited to individual and group level evidence-based services in order to prevent child abuse / neglect / maltreatment.

Position Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. The candidate must be bilingual.

Prior experience in child welfare or other social services, including day care, youth services or other related programs that involves direct work and contact with children and families.

Certification in the Strong African American Families evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Must be computer literate.

Benefits / Perks!

  • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical and dental. Vision plan paid for you and your family.
  • Difference card
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • 403B retirement benefits and employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, 10 paid holidays)
  • Comprehensive Training to support professional and personal development
  • Employee Assistance Program through Magellan Healthcare
  • Leave Management Services
  • PSLF eligibility

The Harlem Dowling does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

28 days ago
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