Community Pathways Worker

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 

This is a Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week. 

 WHO WE ARE
Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFL) (https://centerforfamilylife.org), is a nationally recognized social service organization. CFL's mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services. 

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 will also 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 and counseling services to 8 families across  four schools in Brooklyn School District 15 or 20 
• Responsible for completing initial assessments and preparing families for more long-term family counseling support in the Prevention Program.
• Participate in the implementation of the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program,  including co-facilitation of multi-family groups 
• Assist  in codesigning and coordinating 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 office and 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 

• BA/BS/BSW with relevant experience 
• Bilingual in Spanish 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 insurance, disability insurance, and a flexible spending account. 
• 403(b) retirement plan, including employer match and employer non-elective contribution at the employer's discretion.
• 12 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year. One sick day per month.
• Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.