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The Division of Prevention Services partnered with UAU and Staten Island schools to offer families flexible service options and support. This is part of the broader interagency efforts between ACS and the DOE to prevent families at risk of receiving ACS interventions at home.
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, a community pathway worker will play a vital part in providing direct support to 8 families within the school community, under the guidance of the School Outreach Liaison. They will utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower families to reach their goals and create nurturing environments for their children.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
o Provide case management services to (8) eight families who self-enroll in the program.
o Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to support families in identifying their strengths, setting goals, and overcoming challenges.
o Partner with families to develop and implement individualized support plans.
o Connect families with appropriate resources within the community.
o Co-facilitate evidence-based parent support groups alongside the School Outreach Liaison/Parent Support EBP Lead using the Triple P model, empowering parents with positive techniques to manage challenging behaviors and build strong relationships with their children.
o Facilitate open communication and peer support within the parent groups.
o Work collaboratively with the School Outreach Liaison to support school partnership and outreach efforts.
o Assist with program events and initiatives focused on supporting families within the school community.
o Become a trusted liaison between school staff, families, internal UAU programs and community partners.
o Proactively build trust and rapport with families, building strong relationships with families from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
o Meet with school teams to identify at-risk families.
o Educate school staff about the program and its target population.
o Integrate the program with school prevention plans as appropriate.
o Track program participation, outcomes, and data in Client Track (agency database) to maintain accurate records and generate reports.
o Implement data-driven improvements and stay up to date on best practices in family support and children's development.
o Keep all stakeholders informed through regular communication, including newsletters, social media, and meetings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required for this job as outlined below.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required for this job as outlined below.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required for this job as outlined below.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$58k-82k (estimate)
05/09/2024
09/05/2024
uaups18beacon.org
Staten Island, NY
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