Preventive Program Caseworker- Dutchess County

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie•Poughkeepsie, NY

4d•$25 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a full-time Preventive Program Caseworker at our Community Based Services Program. Schedule: Monday - Friday 10am-7pm (Saturday-Sunday OFF)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or CASAC
Experience working with children and families
Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency
Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.

Nice To Haves

CASAC
Previous experience in preventive service provision

Responsibilities

Fulfills training responsibilities according to Children’s Home, NYS Justice Center, and OCFS regulations.
Is familiar with and adheres to all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Direct Care Manual, Employee Handbook and Risk Management Manual.
Provides Mandated Preventive Services to a caseload of ~10 youth/families. Referrals are obtained through Dutchess County DCFS Child Protective Services.
Caseworkers will assist youth and families in following court orders and participate in required programs.
Provides safety assessments for youth/families in the preventive program. Standardized safety assessment tool will be provided for caseworkers to complete with the family.
Monitors performance indicators (noted below) to measure family success in the program. Caseworkers will collect data from youth/family to provide information to preventive QAI personnel.
Fills in gaps of care in the event a staff member calls out.
Covers or reschedules family visits should a colleague be unavailable.
Provides solution-focused interventions using evidence based practices. After the initial case assessment the Lead Clinician will help caseworkers to identify appropriate interventions with the youth/families. Evidence based practices include: motivational interviewing and Functional Family Therapy. Self-care intervention is an in-home behavioral parenting program that promotes positive parent-child interactions, informed caregiver response to childhood illness and injury, and a safe home environment.
Service provision to include supporting youth and families with community integration, specific mental/behavioral health interventions, concrete needs, and social and interpersonal skills.
Completes case notes within 24-72 hours of service provision as needed. Case notes will be documented in the electronic health record system, Kaleidacare
Collaborates with families, schools, and other service providers to successfully provide services.
Reduces risk of future incidences of child abuse and neglect to maintain child safety for referred families. All families will have goals to adhere to during service provision
Provides needed services to families with cultural humility to help reduce the disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system.
Provides home-based alternatives to foster care of children where children are safely maintained.
Enhances family capacity to provide for their children and receive appropriate services to meet their education, physical, social/emotional development, and mental health needs.
Ensures the successful community reintegration of children returning to the community from out of home care.
Participates in weekly supervision.
All other duties as assigned.