Sy24-25 Extra Hours Vacancy Notice # 0104: Family Worker - Students In Temporary Housing Family Worker Fall 2024 (Office Of Community Supports And Wellness)

Job Details

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

POSITION:

FAMILY WORKER - STUDENTS IN TEMPORARY HOUSING (STH)

(UP TO 19 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

STUDENTS IN TEMPORARY HOUSING, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND WELLNESS

SUPERVISOR: DISTRICT STH REGIONAL MANAGER

LOCATION:

DHS family shelter, various addresses

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Current NYC Public Schools Family Work in a DHS shelter location, supported through Students in Temporary Housing, in the Office of Community Supports and Wellness. Must have at least a High School Diploma

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• At least two (2) years of satisfactory service within the NYCPS.

• Strong relationship management skills, particularly with students and families affected by homelessness, as well as DHS shelter staff

• Experience providing training, coaching and support, including shadowing

• Ability to effectively refer students and families to public benefits and other supports

• Proficiency with ATS system, Insight, Student Profile, and New Visions including the ability to obtain and monitor information regarding student attendance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerBi, google drive.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and engage STH families and students as they enter the shelter, conduct intake interviews, share essential information about educational rights and resources, and maintain ongoing communication with the family to ensure delivery of support. This work will be completed in person

• Support STH students and families with return to school planning

• Resolve escalated student or family challenges, particularly regarding student transportation, school placement and registration, mid-year transfers, documentation of housing status, distribution of learning supplies and other related issues.

• Serve as a liaison for families and students with shelter-based staff, school administrators, guidance counselor(s), attendance teacher(s), Community Coordinator(s),Bridging the Gap Social Workers, Community School Director(s), the Office of Pupil Transportation, and other support personnel, facilitating referral to school- and shelter-based supports (e.g., access to public benefits, attendance improvement and academic achievement, mental health supports, and other needed services).

• Use data regarding chronic absenteeism and academic success to coordinate tailored, data-driven, culturally relevant, trauma-informed strategies and supports for children and families. Record and monitor information regarding interventions and referrals.

• Provide information for school-, hotel- and shelter-based staff on promising practices to support and refer students and families to services and resources.

• Conduct shelter, hotel or school site visits with families to share information about important services and supports and ensure that necessities (e.g., school materials, transportation and supplementary educational services) are readily available.

• Distribute and track emergency MetroCards given to parents to accompany their children to school, support parents with getting Metrocards at their child's school

• Facilitate training and presentations to families living in shelters so families are aware of available resources.

WORK SCHEDULE:

September 5th, 2024 to June 30th, 2024. Up to 60 hours total throughout the school year; no school holidays

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

SALARY:

Extra Hours rates as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete the Online Application - https://forms.gle/WMnZZCAP9JnmQ2uU9

Send OP 175, copy of resume and cover letter by June 26, 2024 to STHinfo@schools.nyc.gov

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail STHinfo@schools.nyc.gov

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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