SUMMARY OF JOB

The Family Worker (FW) will recruit and enroll children our program and ensure the program services and community resources are available to enrolled children and their families. The Family Worker will work with families to develop a strength-based plan of action to meet their needs and inform neighborhood residents and the community about the services provided and other programs of community agencies within the City of Jersey City.

The FW will be responsible for maintaining accurate data on each family to facilitate program services, assess their impact on the families we serve, and provide ongoing guidance.

The FW, their partner, will work as a team to build relationships with parents and guardians that support parent engagement and ensure children's positive outcomes. The Family Worker and their partner will work collaboratively with Teachers, Caregivers, and other center-based staff to ensure that children are adjusting to achieve positive outcomes.

JOB DUTIES

1. Recruit and enroll children and families.

2. Develop and maintain open communication channels between Daycare 100, the family, and the community.

3. Inform families of Daycare 100 services and promote parent engagement in all facets of the program.

4. Enter family data in the program database accurately and promptly to facilitate program services. Report the needs of children and parents to appropriate content area specialists. Protect the confidentiality of all information.

5. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure families have access to services supporting their well-being.

6. Provide training and education to families in using available resources, obtaining community services, and advocating for needed services in the community.

Family Worker

7. Make home visits to families or virtual meets as required.

8. Participating in social service training, staff meetings, monthly center parent meetings, and other gatherings as required.

9. Must be sensitive to and willing to address the needs of children and families of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

4. Must use standard English grammar in writing and speaking.

5. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish is desirable.

6. Must enter data into the computer accurately.

7. 8. Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have excellent computer skills?
• Do you have great interpersonal skills?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)
• Fluent English and Spanish (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,000.48 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person