Job Description

Job Location: 320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY 11722

Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Masters Degree

Salary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Join Our Team as a Bilingual Family Communication Specialist!

Are you passionate about supporting Families and Community Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Family Communication Specialist to join the Home Based Intensive Program.

Salary: $33/hour

Schedule: 19 hours per week; flexible afternoons and evenings

Location: 320 Carleton Ave. in Central Islip NY

What drives the core purpose of this job

The Family Communication Specialist is responsible for providing individual and family counseling to enhance and build relationships amongst the youth and family.

What are the key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, community, and office-based services to guide clients and families through crisis and enhance communication skills by providing family counseling.
• Mediate and resolve relationship problems in the home with the youth and family.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to develop service plans for clients.
• Investigate and arrange supportive services for clients by establishing relationships and linkages with area hospitals and treatment programs.
• Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Attend trainings, workshops and represent the agency meetings when requested.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. LMSW or LMHC preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience working with families required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to work cooperatively with criminal justice, treatment and mental health systems.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
• Bilingual/ Spanish speaking required.

What we offer

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.
• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to wellness has allowed us to earn the Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.
• Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan. EAC employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.