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Emergency Assistance and Supervised Visitation Case Worker
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Under
supervision of the Emergency Assistance Coordinator, is responsible for a
assessing the needs of individuals or families and assisting directly or
referring to other appropriate service providers in the community.
Under the direction of the Supervised Visitation Coordinator, provide supervised visitation to families involved in the child welfare system, in accordance with contract provisions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Provide
education about services and resources available in the community and how
to access those community services.
- Provide
an assessment of an individual’s or family’s needs
- Assist
clients directly with emergency assistance funds and/or referrals to other
community resources.
- Provided
advocacy, linkage and coordination of services provided.
- Establish
and maintain contact with community services with special attention to the
faith community, strengthening service delivery.
- Stay
up-to-date on community resources and services that can benefit
individuals and families in the program and maintain a resource book
specific to the region served.
- Maintain
records and reports necessary for good casework practice.
- Work
as a team with other agency staff, especially reception/support staff in
providing Emergency Assistance Programs.
- Review with adult participants, prior to initial family visit, the rights and responsibilities as well as the process and protocols related to supervised visitation
- Provide necessary supervision and coaching or interactions of all adults and/children involved in the supervised visitation, promoting the child’s safety and well-being.
- Record detailed observations concerning the interactions of all adults and children the supervisor.
- Provide supervisor with written narrative of the visit activities upon completion of the visit.
- Upon request, attend service plan reviews and/or providing in-court testimony.
- Maintain records of all visits including those cancelled or no shows.
- Participate in staff meetings and other agency-related meetings/events.
- Participate in agency’s strategic planning efforts.
- Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as required/requested.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Emergency Assistance
Supervisor
Pay Rate: $16
Part Time: 20 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High
School Diploma required. Associate
degree in a Human Services related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with community resources
and emergency needs/ assistance in the Finger Lakes region. Bilingual skills in
English and Spanish desirable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Possess excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
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Ability to multi-task and
prioritize duties.
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Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of positive/constructive
communication techniques.
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Ability to maintain absolute
confidentiality in regards to all records reviewed including consumer records,
employee records and billing records.
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Proficiency and experience with
PC’s and Microsoft applications.
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Ability to analyze and
interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
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Possession of a valid NYS
Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and
insurance carrier.
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Continuous use of a reliable,
registered and insured vehicle.
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Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement.
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Adheres to all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those
governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation
standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate
compliance and ethics program.