Clinical Visitation Worker

The Salvation Army•Syracuse, NY

6d•$28

About The Position

Clinical Visitation Worker ~ Now Hiring!~ ($28 Per Hr., 35 hrs. per week, 5 days per week) Are you a compassionate listener with a passion for helping others through life’s toughest moments? The Salvation Army is seeking a Clinical Visitation Worker to join our mission of love, dignity, and service! SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for the provision of court-ordered comprehensive visitation services to families having children currently in foster care, and to provide clinical services to identified clients. THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

MSW or related Masters Degree with clinical experience and licensure preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree with Masters Degree nearing completion, and 5 years clinical experience.
Strong background in family systems preferred.
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Must have vehicle or regular access to a vehicle.
Must possess a valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.
Provide physical assistance and/or intervention with children.
Ensure families’ needs are met during crises

Responsibilities

Supervise and assess visits between children in foster care and their natural parents, maintaining comprehensive, detailed documentation of family interactions during visits.
Provide pre-visit and post-visit counseling, education, and clinical intervention targeted to issues raised in the observed visits.
Provide comprehensive intake and evaluation of prospective clients, referring for auxiliary services as necessary.
Devise and implement individualized service plans, goals, and intervention strategies.
Maintain all case files, narratives, statistical information, and provide ongoing assessment, treatment recommendation, clinical evaluations and comprehensive termination reports.
Provide written documentation on client's observed behavior and response to treatment intervention; consultation and recommendation regarding child’s permanency plans, and family’s treatment needs; and expert testimony to courts and judiciaries regarding risk assessments.
Present cases for intra-agency consultation, in addition to participating in regularly held department staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, and in-service training sessions.
Must maintain a “current” caseload of a minimum of 8 and up to 10 cases.
Collaborate effectively with outside services and agencies including but not limited to Department of Child and Family Services, Catholic Charities, and Huntington Family Center.
All other duties as assigned or requested by Director including but not limited to: Working as part of an integrated service team with other public and private agencies and programs.
Represent The Salvation Army and Child Welfare Services in a professional manner in the community at meetings, trainings, and assigned groups.
Assist in the training of interns/students/new workers.