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Harlem Children's Zone

Breaks poverty cycle through on-the-ground programs

Family Worker

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred, with relevant work experience.
  • Some knowledge of child welfare and Administration for Children’s Services is required.
  • The role requires oral and written communication skills.
  • The worker must be willing and able to work hours based on client needs; Saturdays are required.
  • Knowledge of the Harlem community and locations where parents are connected is required.
  • The worker must demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and professionalism when dealing with others.
  • The worker must be comfortable working outside the office in the Harlem community.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supportive casework counseling to up to 12 families through weekly home visits, including parenting workshops or lessons, and office-based assessments.
  • Facilitate and provide instruction on early childhood care to a parental group.
  • Execute lesson plans explaining effective parenting strategies and practices.
  • Administer developmental and social-emotional screening tools for children.
  • Use the Touchpoint philosophy and other early childhood parenting techniques.
  • Monitor and evaluate children’s overall development and make appropriate internal or external referrals for support when needed.
  • Participate in weekly supervision with the Family Service Coordinator.
  • Connect families to community-based and governmental resources and escort them to appointments as needed.
  • Complete and submit case notes and other required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Participate in agency functions and project activities.
  • Recruit families between program cycles to ensure maximum participation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability in English and French or English and Spanish is a plus.
  • CPR/AED certification is a strong plus.

About the Company

Harlem Children's Zone

Breaks poverty cycle through on-the-ground programs

Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970

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