Community Pathways Worker for School Based Early Support Program
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Community Pathways Worker, School-Based Early Support Program
DEPARTMENT: Family Counseling
EXEMPTION: Non Exempt
REPORTS TO: School Outreach Liaison
SUPERVISES: N/A
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This is an excellent position for someone who wants to develop their career in social work or counseling while working with families and schools. This is a new position in the School-Based Early Support Program, a new preventive services model that enhances school-based partnerships. The Community Pathways Worker provides services to 8 families at a time across four different partner schools in Brooklyn School District (15 or 20) focused on case management and referrals to needed resources. The Community Pathways worker also will work with the School Outreach Liaison to implement the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program.
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
Support the School Outreach Liaison with school partnership efforts, developing crucial relationships with partner schools and families
Responsible for providing case management to 8 families across four schools in Brooklyn School District 15 or 20
Participate in the implementation of the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program including co-facilitation of multi-family groups
Assist to codesign and coordinate school-based events
Collaborate with CFL program staff, school staff, other community providers, and multiple systems (housing, public assistance.) to meet the needs of families
Provide direct advocacy and support to families by accompanying them to access services in the community and connecting them with needed resources
Conduct home visits as needed
Complete required documentation and data entry
Attend staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and meetings within partner schools
Build relationships with community-based service providers and other key community stakeholders
Collaborate with all CFL programs to ensure an integrated approach to serving families
II. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent with extensive experience working with families and groups; OR
BA/BS/BSW with relevant experience
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or another language spoken in the school community, required
Parent/Caregivers with lived experience navigating resources for their families or special needs children, and/or volunteering in schools encouraged to apply
Experience working in, or in partnership with, schools preferred
Groupwork skills and experience preferred
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers, supervisors, school staff, and families
Effectively communicate with agency staff, school staff, key stakeholders, and families
Excellent engagement skills, meeting families where they are at and forging mutual respect
Experience or interest in social group work
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily in a school setting with some office work
Some time is spent at a desk using a computer
Attendance at various meetings at schools, the agency, and in the community
Regular travel among four schools located in the school district
Travel in Brooklyn, New York to meet with families, including home visits
Some evening and weekend work is required
Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment
This is a full-time, in-person position
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Community Pathways Worker provides case management and group facilitation in the context of the school community. They are essential to developing effective school partnerships through intentional engagement strategies and supporting events and activities within the schools. They are an ambassador for CFL, interacting at all times with respect and kindness, generosity, and solution-focused problem-solving.
BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan
Up to four weeks of paid vacation
Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities
This is a Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week.
Salary Description
$42,500-$48,000 per year