POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for program planning and development to operate our Families with Children commercial hotel for migrant families. Must assist in planning cultural and recreational activities within the New York City area geared to bring pleasure and broaden the outlook of parents and children. Must be able to coordinate all the steps of program planning, i.e., site arrangement, transportation, refreshments, etc., all within the budget set by the agency.

Salary: $42,000 - $46,000

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate trips outside the facility by working with such resource people as staff, volunteers, mothers, and other service agencies.
• Develop on-site program activities such as homework assistance, sports, games, movies, etc.
• Strengthen the informal relationships between parents and children through shared responsibilities and experiences.
• Monitor, assist and escort families in all activities.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to professional staff to help them assess the need for counseling and medical services.
• Keep a permanent resource file of interesting, affordable activities for children and adults.
• Encourage and assist parents to coordinate and implement their own ideas for educational and recreational activities.
• Research via the Internet appropriate venues to expand new educational and cultural horizons for parents to offer enrichment activities to their children.
• Prepare written reports of all group activities as per agency requirements.
• Work in collaboration with other departments and agencies to maximize scarce resources.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of clients.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop one’s skills.
• Perform groups for age-appropriate children as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor/Assistant Director.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) years of experience preferred working with homeless families with special needs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within and against disenfranchised communities, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly, and individuals with mental health issues.
• Have the capacity to build and sustain relationships with children and their families by using abilities in trust building, empathy, supportive assistance, and mediation.
• Must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in the language(s) spoken by URI’s clients is desired, preferably Spanish, or Russian.
• Must have the ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.

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