What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Case Aide - Chinese/Mandarin required position at Center For Family Life in Sunset Park?
Description
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to
- Responsible for carrying out family support and administrative tasks as identified by supervisor, all required documentation, attendance at staff and supervisory meetings
- Provide direct advocacy and support to families by accompanying them to access services in the community, accompanying them to appointments and making home visits
- Provide on-site support to Case Planners by providing childcare or assisting families on site with concrete service needs, provide interpretation services, provide administrative support as needed, collaboration with casework staff and other duties as needed.
- Co-facilitate groups for parents and children
- Attend community events and provide outreach to disseminate information about CFL programs and services
- This position necessitates collaboration with CFL program staff, ACS, Public Assistance, Medicaid, Housing Authority, multiple systems, and other community providers.
- This position requires some evening work
II. Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; BA preferred
- Bilingual: Mandarin or related Chinese Dialect
- Be a team player
- 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; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
- Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
- Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors
- Effectively communicate with outside agency staff
- Forge mutually respectful partnerships with persons served and their families
- 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
- Share an office with two other program staff members
- Access to an individual desk and computer
- May also attend various meetings with different personnel and supervisors
- Required to travel in order to conduct home and community visits
Benefits:
This is a full-time position with a salary range of 38,000 to 41,000 per year.
Benefits included PTO, Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan.
Salary : $38,000 - $41,000
