PUBLIC HEALTH AIDE (FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER)
- Albany County, NY
- Albany, NY, USA
- $35,647 yearly
Job Description
POSITION: Public Health Aide (Family Support Worker)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Children, Youth and Families
SALARY: $35,647
WORK LOCATION: Albany, NY
DESCRIPTION:
Paid Time-Off Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Employee Assistance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
Manage a home visiting caseload, with direction and support from program supervisor. Responsible for outreach activities, coordina-
tion of services of families, and assistance with specific health care, social, educational and employment activities and referrals. Or-
ganize schedule with the supervisor to accommodate needs of families and program requirements. Work assignments are directed
by the Senior Public Health Aide. Does related work as required.
• Knowledge of infant and child development
- Ability to establish trusting relationships
- Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation
to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)
• Acceptance of individual differences
PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred.
- Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
- Experience and humility to work with the culturally diverse families
- Infant mental health endorsement preferred.
- Valid NYS driver's license.
- Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
(Background investigation is conducted by the appointing authority).
Please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
DCYFJobs@albanycountyny.gov
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