Kennedy Child Study Center Jobs in New Jersey

Company:
Kennedy Child Study Center
Current Opportunities (0)
Company Website
Location(s):
151 E 67th Street
New York,  NY
10021
Map Location
Phone:
(212) 988-9500
Industry:
Non-Profit
Size:
100-499

Company Overview

Mission:

The Kennedy Child Study Center is a nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting very young children who experience significant difficulties in learning and other areas of early childhood development.

We accomplish this through a coordinated system of evaluation and diagnosis, multifaceted therapy, specialized preschool education and partnership with families.

Additionally, Kennedy Child Study Center provides direct services and supports to parents and other caregivers as they seek to provide a rich family life in which these children can thrive.

In conjunction with these services, we strive to communicate the needs of these children to the general public, train professionals from a variety of disciplines for work in the area of developmental disabilities, develop new service programs and facilities, and encourage positive public policies that benefit young children with disabilities.

History:

In 1958, the Archdiocese of New York established the Kennedy Child Study Center because it realized that children with mental retardation require more focused educational services. Rose F. and Joseph P. Kennedy provided a grant to support the organization in memory of their son, Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., for whom the agency is named. Initially, the center was a small school for primary grade children; this was one of the nation's first programs of its kind.

As early intervention proved effective in reducing the consequences of disabilities, our attention shifted toward serving very young children. As this shift occurred, the introduction of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment allowed the center to address a wider range of developmental conditions.

Under the sponsorship of Catholic Charities, the Kennedy Child Study Center continues to fill a critical gap in New York City. In recent years, we have served more than 1,400 children annually through the various programs provided at our Bronx and Manhattan locations. The need for the types of services we offer continues to grow at a substantial rate.

Employment Opportunities:

Looking a rewarding position? Join our team of professional educators, therapists, social workers, medical and nursing personnel, and classroom assistants. Use your skills to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families.