Assistant Family Support Worker Supervisor, Prevention

Job Details

Job Location

Schenectady-Genium-PCFC - Schenectady, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Associates

Salary Range

$20.00 - $22.00

Travel Percentage

Over 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Summary

The Parsons Short-term Services Program was developed as an intensive case-management service designed to rapidly resolve the concrete and referral needs of families entering the Child Welfare System. By successfully resolving these issues within 90 days of admission, families are at a reduced risk for being referred to Long-term CPS. Services are provided in the office, home, school and community. This position is responsible for providing services to children and families in support of these goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide services to a caseload of children and families.

• Provide family support, transportation, and coordination of services to client families.

• Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence, and client confidentiality at all times.

• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.

• Function within the philosophy and policy of the agency of employment and within the policies and procedures of the Schenectady Short-term Services Program.

• Complete all required trainings, participate in weekly supervision with supervisor and attend required meetings and in-services as directed by supervisor.

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with families.

• Work with SCDSS case managers to identify service needs of at-risk families.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of community services in Schenectady County.

• Support families in obtaining needed services by making referrals, providing transportation, accompanying them to appointments, and assisting with applications (medical, schools, DSS, etc.).

• Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.

• Complete progress notes or other case record notes in a timely manner.

• Provide opportunities for new employees to shadow appointments.

• Provide basic instruction on program philosophy and information on community resources to new employees.

• Provide new employee orientation training.

• Interface with SCDSS personnel to receive referrals and ensure service provision including scheduling, tracking and overseeing completion of progress notes.

• Supervise the Service Support Worker

• Carry a modified caseload

• Serve as a back up to the Service Support Worker when needed.

• Provide non-clinical guidance to FSWs in the absence of the coordinator.

• Assist in the hiring of program staff as requested.

  Education and/or Experience

• Associates degree; Bachelors degree preferred

• 2 years of related work experience

Certification / Licensure

• NYS drivers license

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State . If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!

Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!