The primary role of the Family Worker is to Support the enrollment process of families including recruitment, registration, intake, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the enrollment process of families including recruitment, registration, intake, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.

2. Work with families and affiliated providers to create individualized family plans in the provision of family and social support services.

3. Provide ongoing services to families needing additional support services (special education, mental health services, housing support, etc.)

4. Support families of children with special needs by attending case conferences and follow-up meetings.

5. Connect parents/caregivers to appropriate resources and make necessary referrals to community partners.

6. Develop relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families.

7. Collaboratively create and update a Community Partner Resource Guide for all providers and families.

8. Coordinate monthly family engagement workshops, special events, and other activities with the FCC Network team to encourage and maintain family participation.

9. Document all family engagement conversations and sessions in a timely manner and align with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).

Skills:

1. Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area.(Brooklyn and Queens)

2. Time management skills are essential.

3. Ability to multitask

4. Must be a team player

5. Appreciation for the unique needs of all affiliated providers and families.

Requirements:

1. Relevant work experience working in Family Child Care and or infant toddler care a plus.

2. Fluency in Spanish

3. Associate Degree

Additional Requirements:

1. Associate Degree or Child Development Associate credential (required)
2. Experience working with families with young children (required)
3. Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

Benefits:

1. Dental insurance

2. Disability insurance

3. Health insurance

4. Life insurance

5. Paid time off

6. Personal Days Off

7. Sick Leave

8. Covid Leave

9. Vacation Leave

10. Parental leave

11. Professional development assistance

12. Vision insurance