Prevention Family Specialist - Stepping Stones Program

Together for Youth•Albany, NY

4d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Family Specialist works to preserve the family unit by providing supportive casework counseling in the home. The role empowers parents with tools and resources to ensure children’s safety, well-being, and permanency, while advocating for quality services. The position is based at the Capital Region Office in Albany, New York, and is full-time, with a flexible schedule and travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth and families and in case management.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, including days, evenings, and subject-to-call hours.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history and access to a reliable vehicle.
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.
Ability to travel; travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Assess family strengths, needs, and problem areas, and use treatment approaches and resources to support growth and change.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive treatment and discharge plans.
Develop alternative placement or permanency resources for youth who may not return to their families.
Complete a comprehensive discharge summary at least eight weeks before discharge.
Provide case management, including scheduling counseling as needed and ensuring children receive required medical and dental examinations.
Track and monitor services, and complete documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Follow confidentiality standards and obtain parental consent and necessary releases of information.
Conduct casework contacts with families at least twice a month, as needed, in their homes and community settings, focusing on treatment goals.
Engage youth and families by developing effective, caring relationships.
Ensure children are maintained in a safe, secure environment.
Develop and maintain relationships with community schools to support each child’s educational experience and with community resource agencies.
Coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments efficiently.
Participate in an on-call rotation in collaboration with a Program Coordinator.