Prevention Youth Coordinator - Hybrid Remote Schedule

CNYHHN Inc•City of Utica, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Diversion Case Worker (posted as Prevention Youth Coordinator) is responsible for providing individualized, intensive community-based diversion services in order to divert youth identified as being “at-risk” of foster care placement or further involvement in the juvenile justice system due to incorrigible or criminal behavior.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields listed: a major or concentration in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, speech and hearing or other related human services field
Two years of experience In providing direct services to individuals with behavioral, mental, substance use and/or developmental challenges.
Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Competencies and experiences necessary include customer service orientation, diplomacy, diversity, flexibility, follow through, informing others, safety orientation, reliability and consistency, written communication and cooperation and teamwork, listening skill, optimism, quality orientation, analytical thinking.
Applies and actively shares knowledge, expertise and best practices with team
Behavior supports the mission, core values and objectives of the organization.
Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
Accepts and readily adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures and methods.
Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
Accumulates all relevant information prior to making job-related decisions.
Presents well-considered alternatives when making recommendations.
Makes decisions in a timely manner.
Represents the organization and its network of providers by displaying a respectful and caring manner with clients and their families.
Addresses all client concerns in a timely and efficient manner and reports any complaints to their immediate supervisor or the Director of Health Home Operations for resolution.
Complies with quality assurance, OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, safety and other policies set forth.
Must satisfactorily pass a Criminal History Record Check (including fingerprinting), State Registered Clearance, Mandated Reporter Training, and Staff Exclusion List.

Nice To Haves

Juvenile Justice and/or former casework experience is preferred OR A Master’s Degree in one of the qualifying education fields may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing overall preventive and diversion casework coordination/counseling to all assigned cases
Responsible for conducting a minimal of two casework contacts per month, one that is required to be in the home with the identified family unit
Responsible for collaboration with all service providers and establishes a team communication plan
Maintains weekly contact with assigned Support Specialists to discuss service delivery and additional case updates
Responsible for all case activities which includes serving planning, making recommendations to the Department of Social Services regarding treatment and service needs
Responsible for documentation requirements including but not limited to conducting initial assessments, reassessments, progress notes, Family Assessment and Service Plan (FASP), Care Plans and any additional requirements within the required contract guidelines and health information technology (HIT) system
Responsible for linkage and referral and to provide ongoing monitoring of services including individual and family counseling, mentoring, community supervision, recreation, school/community advocacy, psychiatric and psychological services and linkage to other community supports
Organization and participation in treatment team meetings and service planning conferences
Act as a liaison between parent/families, Family Court, Probation, school officials, agency personnel or other services providers as necessary and appropriate
Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is actively participating in progress of case plans.
Monitors that Plan of Care is relevant to the child and family goals
Consults with family members and social support to maintain support consistency.
Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
Responsible for providing 24-hour on-call crisis and interventions for families there will be a reoccurring on call schedule
Create and Facilitate group recreational activities with a focus on normative experiences to support pro social behaviors, recreational, artistic, or other positive activities
Provide or arrange transportation as needed to approved appointments
Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards, including maintaining all required documentation and applicable databases.
Education to families and youth on the juvenile justice system
Consistently incorporates the principles of wraparound into every interaction with other staff, youth and families
Maintains stats on individual cases and reports to Project Manager monthly
Engages in bi-weekly supervision with Project Manager and monthly case reviews with DSS Case Manager
All other duties as assigned.