Community Support Specialist
1 month ago
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Employment Type
Full Time
Education Requirement
Bachelor's Degree
Travel Requirement
None
Work Schedule
Day Shift
Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Summary
The Family Worker plays a crucial role in supporting families and children within the community. This position is responsible for a variety of administrative and community engagement tasks aimed at enhancing family dynamics and ensuring the well-being of children.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Duties
- Adhere to state regulations as mandated by the Department of Children and Families.
- Prepare and organize spaces for group activities and ensure cleanliness post-events.
- Conduct intake assessments for new families.
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Keep organized files for each family and ensure timely documentation.
- Complete required monthly reports and documentation as per guidelines.
- Assist in evaluations for children with special needs.
- Organize and facilitate Parent Teacher Organization meetings.
- Engage in fundraising initiatives.
- Monitor attendance systems and communicate with families regarding discrepancies.
- Act as a resource for families and staff.
- Provide crisis intervention and advocacy services.
- Schedule and conduct regular meetings with families.
- Develop and review Family Development Plans annually.
- Foster positive relationships with families and collaborate with educational staff.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to complete necessary documentation.
- Coordinate support services for families.
- Assist in communication between parents and educators, including translation services.
- Encourage parental involvement in educational programs.
- Support children’s independence and development.
- Implement positive discipline strategies.
- Assist families with external appointments as necessary.
- Ensure confidentiality and respect for family privacy.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents.
- Encourage regular attendance through consistent communication.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Engage with community partners to support family and child welfare.
- Follow organizational policies regarding student care and discipline.
- Manage medical and educational information as required.
- Administer medications when necessary.
- Facilitate health service referrals for families.
- Contribute to a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Understand and implement crisis management protocols.
- Be responsible for the opening and closing of facilities as assigned.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate leadership within the community.
- Stay informed about family development and community service needs.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all family and child information.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions.
- Exhibit flexibility to meet the needs of families.
- Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
- Two years of experience in early childhood or related services.
- Experience working with diverse and low-income populations.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are preferred.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the organization.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of child development and educational practices.
- Ability to manage crisis situations effectively.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and sometimes noisy environment.
- This is a full-time, salaried position.
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Includes benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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