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About the Role
Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking a Senior Family Specialist for our Families with Children facility in Jamaica, Queens, NY. This role involves overseeing a team of Family Specialists, ensuring a nurturing environment for families, and developing a high-quality program to meet their needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement diverse recreational programs for children and families.
- Collaborate with internal departments and community partners for special events.
- Create and manage a comprehensive event schedule with inclusive options.
- Oversee staff scheduling and prepare meeting agendas.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and conduct program evaluations.
- Prepare regular reports for management review.
- Recruit, hire, train, and support staff.
- Manage a K–12 recreation program focused on youth development.
- Participate in required training, staff meetings, and organizational events.
- Partner with HR to ensure complete and accurate personnel files.
- Ensure compliance with OCFS and DOH regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Experience leading activities with children, teens, and adults.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Location
- Jamaica, Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Work/Life Assistance Program
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10 sick days
- 3 personal days
- 12 paid holidays
About the Company
- Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
- Our family residences offer onsite programs for residents and the local community.
- Our goal is to positively impact families so they can thrive long after leaving our shelters.
Equal Opportunity
- Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment.
- We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.