Family Support Worker, ST Services (25475)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Schenectady, NY

9d•$19 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Family Support Worker, you will work as part of the Short-term Services Program which was developed as an intensive case-management service 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. You will report to the Coordinator of Short-term Services and will work onsite with community-based travel required.

Requirements

Requires an Associate’s degree and one to two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload.
Complete all required trainings, participate in supervision with supervisor and attend required meetings and in-services as directed by supervisor.
Establish positive and professional relationships with families.
Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Work with SCDSS case managers to identify service needs of at-risk families.
Have a thorough knowledge of community services in Schenectady County.
Help families obtain services they need by making referrals, providing transportation, accompanying them to appointments, assisting with applications (medical, schools, DSS, etc.).
Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.
Complete progress notes or other case record notes promptly.
Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.