Family Engagement Specialist — Staten Island

Job overview

The Family Engagement Specialist role is onsite at a families-with-children facility in Staten Island, New York. The posting lists a salary of $42,000. Homes for the Homeless operates family shelters and onsite programs intended to help families thrive beyond their stay. The specialist plans and leads activities and events for families, helping create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment. The role supports family programming through structured activities, event assistance, and positive engagement with parents and children.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning and implementing family events and support
• organize structured activities for parents and children
• organize and supervise team games and sporting events
• lead arts and crafts projects
• ensure family safety and engagement during activities
• assist with fairs, holiday parties, and other program events
• perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Family Programs Coordinator.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family engagement specialist

family programs

family activities

youth activities

arts and crafts

shelter services

staten island ny

homes for the homeless

$42,000 salary

10:00 am–6:00 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time permanent employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-funded 403(b)
• commuter benefits
• life insurance
• Work/Life Assistance Program
• three weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• three personal days
• and 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

The schedule is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with flexible hours that include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate program schedules and special events.

About the employer

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.