Family Support Specialist at TownTasks - New York City, New York Family Support Specialist - TownTasks

Family Support Specialist

TownTasks

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Category: Family Support

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly

Part-time


Job Description

The Family Support Specialist will provide essential support and resources to families to strengthen family engagement and enhance children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with families, children, and staff
  • Support the process of recruiting and enrolling families
  • Provide individualized support and connect families with community resources
  • Share child development and parenting resources with families
  • Facilitate the RCEL Family Advisory Board
  • Collaborate with the Director and staff on program communications and family engagement activities
  • Ensure culturally sensitive family support services
  • Meet diverse needs of children and families
  • Gather feedback from families for program improvement
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow policies and regulations
  • Engage in self-evaluation and seek professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • BA in early childhood, human services, social work, or related field
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with families and preschool-age children