Family Engagement Caseworker

Outreach Works•Scranton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Engagement Caseworker (FEC) collaborates with Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services staff to assist in the safety and well-being of the youth involved in child welfare services. The FEC coordinates all aspects of the Family Engagement processes including but not limited to Family Group Decision Making Conferences, Crisis and Rapid Response Meetings, Family Team Conferences, as well as individual Family Finding activities. The FEC will also be responsible for assisting the county caseworkers with Family Finding activities and the court reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or Associates Degree plus one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software; web-based training and data entry.
Valid PA Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain clearances under PA Child Protection laws.
Ability to analyze complex information, employ crisis intervention, assess for substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness.
Strong interpersonal and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn Outreach regulations and agency policies.
Legally and physically able to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of participant transportation, transportation of supplies and materials on behalf of the agency.
May be required to drive long distances, carry small children and their belongings, and occasionally be subjected to high stress/ high conflict situations.
Work evening hours and weekend hours as needed.
Participate in team/agency meetings.
Complete forms with county caseworkers and/or participant families in order to gather information needed to complete Family Engagement activities.
Provide Crisis and Rapid Response meetings to families as needed.
Attend Family Finding training.
Conduct Family Finding activities with the family.
Attend shelter care hearings and subsequent hearings as needed.
Attend Foundations training via the Child Welfare Resource Center.
Attend training, facilitate, and coordinate Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Conferences.
Assist the facilitator of Family Team Conferences (FTC) as needed.
Attend public and private events and proceedings to promote Outreach and Family Engagement.
Assist program manager by providing other supportive services as needed.
Office attendance is mandatory.