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Family Support Worker Shape
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The Family Support Worker will fulfill the home visiting function within the SHAPE program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. He/she is responsible for the completion of all Family Development Plans, and other supporting
documents within the accepted timeframe outlined by standards.
4. He/she relates to community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate family
rehabilitation, reunification and child permanency.
5. 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.
6. He/she provides regular outreach family support and education sessions and suggests appropriate
resources for family members.
7. He/she maintains electronic reporting and program statistical information as required by the
Agency and all funding sources.
8. When necessary, supervises or observes visitation between family members to assure the safety
and best interest of all members.
9. Participates in in-service trainings to develop family casework skills.
10. Provides after-hours on-call coverages for the CCSI program (in program rotation).
11. 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.
Prior experience is preferred.
Some education/human services experience, either through employment or educational internships including
working with Mental Health or Child Welfare. Prior experience providing crisis intervention services and
possess thorough knowledge of service delivery system in Yates County.