Prevention Family Specialist

Together for Youth • Albany, NY

1d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Family Specialist works to preserve the family unit by providing supportive casework counseling in the home and empowering parents with tools and resources to ensure children’s safety, well-being, and permanency. The role also advocates for families to ensure they receive quality services. The position is based at the Capital Region Office in Albany, New York, and involves 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, weekends, holidays, and subject-to-call hours.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation in collaboration with a Program Coordinator.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to coordinate and plan travel efficiently for visits and appointments.
• 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 families’ strengths, needs, and problem areas, and use treatment approaches and resources to promote 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 accurately and promptly.
• Follow confidentiality standards and obtain parental consent and required releases of information.
• Conduct casework contacts with families at least twice a month, as needed, in homes and community settings, with a focus on treatment goals.
• Build effective, caring relationships with youth and families.
• Ensure children are maintained in a safe, secure environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community schools and resource agencies to support children’s educational experiences and other needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time