WIHD seeks to hire a part-time (14 hours/week) Records Assistant to join the Educational Coordination Team. This position involves working in close collaboration with school districts and the Department of Social Services. Hours are flexible. As part of Child Welfare Services, the Educational Coordination Program works to identify and address the complex educational needs of children entering foster care, for the duration of their foster care placement and throughout the reunification process through coordination, collaboration and advocacy.

Child Welfare Services at WIHD provides a comprehensive array of services, supports and advocacy for children and families involved with the child welfare system in Westchester County. These services include clinical assessments of children and their birth parents, pediatric medical care, mental health treatment for children, parent training for parents with intellectual disabilities, educational coordination and advocacy, and community-based services for families reunifying from foster care or at risk of child welfare involvement. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with outreach to schools and teachers
• Gathering referral, consents, school placement information, and records
• Completing summaries of school services

Interested candidates should have experience with Word and Excel, and be detail-oriented. Working knowledge of school systems, special education services, and the child welfare system are strongly preferred.

WIHD values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.