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Children's Behavioral Health Case Worker
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Job
Posting: Children's Behavioral Health Case Worker
Location: 34 E.
State Street, Mt. Morris, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time 35-40 Hours a week
Salary: $18.00-$19.00
an hour
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care
for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and
comforting environment that feels like being home.
If
you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for
helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in
people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!
About
the Role:
Perform skill building functions that support the development
of a child/teen’s life and social skills, working one on one with each
participant in his/her own home and in the community. Facilitate family
members’ understanding of the child/teen’s needs as related to his/her
condition/diagnosis
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide a
meaningful “core” service for each child/teen assigned, which includes face to
face visits per month based on need and acuity level, to ensure all care plan
goals are addressed to the satisfaction of the clients served.
· Work directly
with families to help them understand their child’s condition and subsequent
needs.
· Demonstrate
emotional confidence and good judgement to engage children and families.
· Manage complex
behavioral needs of children while facilitating skill building activities,
continually assuring the safety of the children and families, and applying
appropriate emergency and crisis intervention principles and techniques.
· Provide
prevocational services including teaching skills, building appropriate work
habits, completing applications, role playing interviews, etc., as needed.
· Provide LPHA Driven
and Family and Youth informed skill building activities to the caseload
assigned, maintaining accurate and verifiable documentation of all services
rendered.
· Demonstrate,
promote and practice cultural competency towards clients through respect and
understanding.
· Assist youth and
families in the acquisition and maintenance of public benefits e.g., Medicaid,
SNAP, Social Security, etc.
· Provide
linkage/referrals and coordination of resources/support for medical care,
mental health, social, recreational, and housing/basic needs, etc.
· Remain current in
the field, support and implement best practice service models within the
program.
· Make independent
decisions and recommendations regarding immediate risk factors presented and
provide crisis intervention and follow-up as needed.
· Provide education
to youth and family concerning the nature and desired effect of services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and
two years of paid experience working with persons with disabilities and/or
chronic illnesses.
- Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with five years
of paid experience working with persons with disabilities and/or chronic
illnesses.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills may be required for
some positions
Relevant combination of education and experience will be
considered
Top
Benefits and Perks:
How to
Apply:
Interested
candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston
website at www.ccsteubenlivingston.org/join-our-team/
Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent
of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our
people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet