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Family Support Worker Shape
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Job Posting: Family Support Worker
Location: Steuben County
Employment Type: Full-Time/ 35 Hrs a week
Salary: $18.00 hour with a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
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:
The Family Support Worker will fulfill
the home visiting function within the SHAPE program. This Family Support worker
will have a caseload that involves working in our program to support the
Families and Children in our programing. Someone with past case and or family
support management would be a great fit!
Key Responsibilities:
• Carries a caseload that requires weekly
visitation and crisis intervention in the client’s home environment. This may
include schools, homes, clinics and other related sites.
• He/she is responsible for assuring that the
rules and recommendations of the Office of Children and Family Services, and
the Agency as they are applicable to direct services and ASFA guidelines for
children and families, are adequately and appropriately adhered to.
• He/she is responsible for the completion of
all Family Development Plans, and other supporting documents within the
accepted timeframe outlined by standards.
• He/she relates to community agencies,
coordinating services as needed to facilitate family rehabilitation,
reunification, and child permanency.
• He/she ensures compliance with each
family’s service plan as outlined on the FASP in
• Connections, NYS Regulations, funder
contracts and referral information through contacts with family members.
• He/she provides regular outreach family
support and education sessions and suggests appropriate resources for family
members.
• He/she maintains electronic reporting and
program statistical information as required by the
• Agency and all funding sources.
• When necessary, supervises or observes
visitation between family members to assure the safety and best interest of all
members.
• Provides enhanced visitation coaching and
completes all required paperwork.
• Participates in in-service training to
develop family casework skills.
• Is responsible for any other duties
necessary for the program, within their abilities, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in social work or related field preferred
- associate
degree required
- Some
education/human services experience, either through employment or
educational internships including working with Mental Health or Child
Welfare
- Prior
experience is preferred
Relevant combination of education and experience will be
considered
Preferred Skills:
·
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s
license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance
carrier.
·
Continuous use of a reliable,
registered, and insured vehicle.
·
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.
·
Possess excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
·
Ability to
multi-task and prioritize duties.
·
Willingness to
foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use
of positive/constructive communication techniques.
·
Ability to
maintain absolute confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed including
consumer records, employee records and billing records.
·
Proficiency and
experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
·
Ability to
analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
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