What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
Overview:
We are seeking a part-time (21 hours/week) Family Support Specialist to join our team in our Satellite office in the Rye School District. The compensation range is $22,000-$24,000/year.
Responsibilities:
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Conduct initial cross-system assessment of service/resource needs.
- Provide care management services that facilitate families’ access to necessary supports and services on behalf of their children and youth.
- Deliver presentations in classrooms, schools, and communities, and provide psychosocial rehab Children and Family Treatment and Support Services, including Psychosocial Rehab and Family Peer Support services.
- Provide administrative support across our school-based clinics.
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- Two years of experience working with parents/families of children/adolescents required.
- Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency required.
- Current license/license eligibility as a credentialed Family Peer Advocate are both strong pluses.
- Ability to effectively engage with and support families/parents of children/youth with significant social, emotional or behavioral needs across the full economic spectrum is essential.
- Ability to form professional relationships with school and social service personnel.
- Strong organizational skills.
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services?
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.
We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $22,000 - $24,000
