• Family Engagement Specialist Suffolk Family…

    EAC Network (Central Islip, NY)


    Family Engagement Specialist Suffolk Family Treatment Court

    Job Details

    Level

     

    Entry

     

    Job Location

     

    400 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

     

    Salary Range

     

    $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

     

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    Are you eager to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a supportive and dynamic environment? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and assisting 62,888 individuals through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, is searching for a dedicated Family Engagement Specialist for our Family Treatment Court - Supervised Visitation program.

     

    + Position: Family Engagement Specialist

    + Location: 400 Carleton Ave in Central Islip NY

    + Schedule: Monday to Friday with weekends as needed.

    + Compensation: $22 per hour

    Primary Purpose of Job:

    The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for identifying issues directly effecting the parenting time of non-custodial parents and provide direct program services to customers by implementing timely interventions to reduce and eliminate barriers so that parenting plans to transition families to self-monitored visitation can be implemented. The Family Engagement Specialist refocuses the communication between the non-custodial and custodial parents away from the conflict with each other to center on the best interests of their child.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Monitor the child/family interactions during scheduled visits; maintain participant’s records.

    + Provide support services to facilitate a non-custodial parents’ increased parenting time with their children towards goal of transitioning family to self-managed access and visitation.

    + Supervises individual visits, and with the assistance of the Visit Specialists supervises group visiting as families’ progress through the program.

    + Provide direct program services to customers including assisting parents as they work through their interpersonal conflicts.

    + Assist in the delivery of parenting workshops and parenting plans.

    + Assist in visitation enforcement, development of goals, and make referrals to other providers as indicated by the needs of the customers

    + Collect participant fees; prepare fees for submission to Program Director.

    + Maintain ongoing communication regarding scheduling appointments, returning phone calls and court hearing updates.

    + Prepare and submit reports on assigned cases for the court.

    + Communicate with judges, referees, law guardians, and DSS caseworkers regarding program participants as well as presenting to community referral sources.

    + Assist Program Director in supervision of and scheduling of Visit Specialist; monitor and submit prepared timesheets.

    + Prepare, maintain, and submit statistical reports to Program Director.

    + Conduct pre/post visitation interviews/intakes/orientations as needed; provide participants with appropriate referrals as needed.

    + Attend training to stay informed of current research and best practices in the field.

    + Monitor cleanliness of visitation rooms.

    + Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

     

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    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

    + High School diploma or educational equivalent required, a degree in a related field preferred.

    + Minimum of one year experience working with families required. Must be willing to work weekends as needed.

    + Must have good communication skills, both oral and written; must have the ability to work cooperatively with the department of social service professionals and other professionals interfacing with program clients.

    + Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

    + Must have access to a vehicle and possess valid New York State Drivers License.

    What We Offer

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

    + Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

    + At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.