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About the Role
As the Family Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a nurturing and enriching environment for the families at our facility. We are looking for someone who serves as a positive role model and possesses excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and implementation of family events and family support.
- Organize family structured activities for parents and children of all ages.
- Organize and supervise team games and sporting events for families.
- Lead arts & crafts projects.
- Ensure the safety and engagement of families in assigned activities.
- Assist with events, fairs, holiday parties, and other program events.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Senior Family Specialist.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience leading activities with children, teens, and adults.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Planning skills
Location
- Jamaica, Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $36,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and 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 accessible to 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 any form of 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.