PRC Case Manager (Capital Region - New York)

St Catherine s Center for Children•Village of Colonie, NY

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The agency’s Capital Region Permanency Resource Center (“PRC” or “Center”) is designed to support and deliver specialized services to post-adoption, post-guardianship, and kinship caregiving families. Working in a team environment, the PRC Case Manager participates in community outreach activities, completes monthly face-to-face contact with the families in their homes, and completes required case documentation, including various assessment forms and short, targeted service plans. The Case Manager provides 1:1 counseling sessions as needed, and participates in the design and delivery of educational events, family engagement activities, respite care, and other program-related events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or human services, required.
Associate's with 2+ years of case work or human services field experience or other related professional experience, may be considered.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources; Capable of building strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) with a reliable vehicle for transporting clients as needed, required.
Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite; and use secure Internet practices.
Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.
A compassionate, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis.
Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with clients who exhibit significant emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges, mental health diagnoses, and/or trauma history, a plus.
Experience working in community services as well with at-risk families, also preferred.
Experience with NYS OCFS CONNECTIONS or other electronic record system, preferred.
Familiarity with kinship caregiving and wraparound services in a family-centered system of care, a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages a caseload of families, as assigned, working to ensure the program meets all performance targets.
Completes face-to-face contacts with the families in their homes, completing all required case documentation, including various assessment forms and service plans.
Provides 1:1 counseling sessions, as needed; incorporates trauma-informed support and motivational interviewing into the program milieu.
In a team environment, supports the program’s design and delivery of parent education sessions, educational events, pro-social respite activities, and family engagement.
As a part of community outreach, assists in the delivery of presentations to community groups and local organizations in various targeted communities.
In a team environment, supports the delivery of parenting education sessions, utilizing the Parenting a Second Time Around curriculum, or other training materials, as directed.
Safely transports community members and/or their children in the delivery of program services, to address basic transportation needs, or to meet the families’ other social needs linked to service goal attainment.
Actively communicates program information, concerns, needs, and progress to program leadership.
Completes additional position-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the agency’s foster care director or Assistant Program Coordinator.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment