Family Partner

Overview

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Partner. The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone’s mission is to improve the health of underserved communities by delivering high-quality, culturally competent health care and human services. Recognizing that health depends upon an individual’s economic, educational and employment status, FHCs Department of Community-Based Programs offers an extensive continuum of family strengthening and community development programs to address the broader needs of the community, including adult education; case management and supportive services; mental health services; early childhood centers; and community service opportunities. The Sunset Park Family Child Care Network is a place-based initiative that provides support and monitoring to their affiliated family child care providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. The Family Health Centers seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-3 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Family Worker (Family Partner) is to build and sustain effective relationships with the families and affiliated providers to support the needs of all children enrolled in DOE family child care programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing outreach and recruitment to identify and engage eligible and in-need families for Network services
• Support families with eligibility determination and enrollment processes, intake, registration, family assessment, and ongoing support to families
• Provide case management and connect parents / caregivers to appropriate resources through necessary referrals to community partners
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners in Brooklyn who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services
• Collaboratively create and update a Brooklyn Community Partner Resource Guide
• Work with staff, families and affiliated providers to create individualized family plans in the provision of family and social support services
• Coordinate monthly family engagement workshops, special events, and other activities with the FCC Network team to encourage and maintain family participation
• Document and maintain family information in Network databases
• Document all family engagement conversations and sessions in a timely manner aligned with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)
• Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education
• Participate in regular staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services
• Other tasks assigned by Program Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have an Associate Degree or Child Development Associate credential (required). Experience working with underserved families with young children. Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in family child care and / or with families with infants or toddlers. Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area. Time management skills are essential. Ability to multitask. Must be a team player. Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families. Knowledge of the Sunset Park community. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Note : Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. The organization is committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a robust support system for any stage of life, including career development, starting a family, or saving for retirement. All employees have access to financial security benefits, generous time-off, and employee resources groups for peer support, as well as a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Applications are completed online. View Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Salary and How to Apply

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $33,778.63 - $50,562.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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