About the role
Description
JOB TITLE: Childcare Specialist
JOB TYPE:
Full-time
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:
PROMISE NYC program
EXEMPTION:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Program Manager
SUPERVISORY ROLE:
No
HOURLY RATE:
$27.00-$30.00
WEEKLY HOURS:
35 hours
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.
POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Childcare Specialist will assist with a grant-funded project to connect families in Brooklyn to childcare assistance.
I.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to
Collaborate with agency staff and community service providers to identify families in need of childcare assistance
Screen families for eligibility utilizing a standardized tool and complete applications
Enroll childcare providers in program and assist them to enroll children
Build knowledge/expertise of the NYC childcare landscape in Brooklyn to assist families to connect with childcare as needed
Determine appropriate childcare type and setting to meet family’s eligibility and needs
Conduct yearly recertifications for continuing eligibility and enrollment
Utilize excellent communication skills to engage families and childcare providers, trouble-shoot, and assist them with successfully using assistance
Conduct visits to childcare providers
Provide information or referral for childcare for families who are not deemed eligible for assistance through the project
Refer all families to CFLSP Benefits Access & Enrollment team, and to other CFLSP programs and resources as needed
Collaborate with program director and fiscal department to track and distribute funds
Track childcare enrollment and recertification
Maintain project data
Create and maintain case records for each family and provider
Attend meetings with project team, funder and stakeholders
Participate in advocacy efforts as requested
Other duties as assigned
II.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree or high school with relevant experience; bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual: English/Spanish required
Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Proficient in data entry and MS Office tools: Word and Excel
Experience in community engagement or other forms of direct service
Knowledge of NYC childcare landscape or willingness to learn
Demonstrated cultural competence with immigrant communities
Friendly, highly dependable, organized and flexible
III.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
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.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work requires being in an office on-site, sitting at a desk, and using a computer and telephone
Some travel required to engage with families, childcare providers and community service providers, and to attend advocacy related events
Flexibility to work occasional evening hours to accommodate families’ availability.
Attend various meetings with internal departments and external stakeholders
V.
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.
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.