CareerPlan

Engagement Specialist

New York City, NY, usFull-time$45k–$51k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for children entering and exiting the Children's Center, ensuring safe transitions to foster care and community activities.

Role type

frontline child welfare engagement specialist

Builds

safe, supportive living environments for children in temporary care

Domain

child welfare / juvenile justice

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

trauma-informed care, child supervision, inventory management, transportation logistics, incident reporting, inter-disciplinary communication

Preferred skills

experience in community work or community-centered activities

Responsibilities

Oversee care and guidance of dependent, neglected, and traumatized children; conduct individual and group orientation to youth; chaperone and transport youths to appointments, school, and court; monitor and supervise children in assigned areas; inspect and inventory children's property; complete log entries, tracking sheets, and incident reports.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC