Prevention Family Specialist - Fonda Turnabout Program - Bachelor's Degree Required
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 Amsterdam Office in Amsterdam, New York, and involves travel to visits and appointments; travel is not reimbursed or otherwise described in the posting. The role may involve evening and weekend field work and requires participation in an on-call rotation with program Family Specialists, in collaboration with a Program Coordinator.
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, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history to the Agency.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Assess family strengths, needs, and problem areas, and use treatment modalities 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 arranging counseling sessions as needed and ensuring children receive required medical and dental examinations.
- Track and monitor services, and complete documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner.
- Maintain compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent, and required releases of information.
- Conduct casework contacts with families in their homes and community settings as needed, and at least twice a month, focusing on treatment goals.
- Build effective, caring relationships with youth and families.
- Help ensure children are maintained in a safe, secure environment.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community schools and resource agencies to support each child’s educational experience and access to community resources.
- Coordinate and plan travel efficiently for visits and appointments.
- Participate in the on-call rotation with program Family Specialists in collaboration with a Program Coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
