Gloversville Group Home Family Specialist
About The Position
The Family Specialist coordinates therapeutic activities for youth and families to help youth live safely, productively, and independently in their home communities. The role supports youth and families throughout care, from assessment and supportive counseling through treatment and discharge planning. It includes crisis support, independent-living preparation, educational advocacy, family engagement, team coordination, and timely documentation in accordance with state and agency standards. The position is full-time at the Gloversville Group Home in Gloversville, New York. The listed salary range is $23.08–$25.24 per hour, and travel may be up to 25%. The job is listed as a day shift, with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends as necessary. New hires must complete two to three weeks of mandatory, fully paid training, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with full attendance required before transitioning to the permanent assigned shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- One to three years of experience working with diverse youth and families.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night and weekend hours as necessary.
- Current and valid driver’s license with a driving history acceptable to the agency.
- Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to handle crisis intervention in a solution-focused manner.
- Written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide a steady, calm, solution-focused presence during crises to help youth restore safety and stability.
- Support youth and families through assessment, supportive counseling, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Facilitate psycho-educational and independent-living groups covering topics such as budgeting, job applications, cooking, housing, healthcare, and daily living skills.
- Connect school and home by attending CSE and IEP meetings, advocating for appropriate supports, and maintaining educational continuity during transitions.
- Serve as a mentor, job coach, educator, and advocate, including helping youth prepare for interviews and navigate difficult family conversations.
- Structure home visits around goals that rebuild trust and communication between youth and family.
- Lead treatment reviews that align the team around a shared plan and document progress.
- Maintain working relationships with referring agencies and county caseworkers to coordinate uninterrupted services.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of each youth's progress in accordance with state and agency standards.
Benefits
- Two to three weeks of mandatory training that is fully paid.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
