Student - Foster Care

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In their student placement in foster care, the student will develop skills in assessment, treatment planning, engagement of youths and families, and documentation. The student will also develop skills in recruitment, training and certifying foster and adoptive home. The student is responsible for supporting the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the individuals receiving services. The student will utilize effective communication and interaction skills with children, families, service providers and others to promote success and help those we serve achieve the highest possible quality of life while promoting permanency and the engagement of families.

Requirements

Computer skills
Customer skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, or other related field
Previous experience working with children and families
NYS Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Responsibilities

Develop skills in overall case management and skill building services through face to face contacts with foster family and foster children.
Develop skills in creating treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
Assist children and youth to develop skills as defined in treatment goals
Provide psycho-education and wellness education
Communicate with family, case planning staff and medical practitioners
Utilize interventions drawn from evidence-based psychotherapeutic methodology
Scheduling and supervising visits of non-custodial parents with their children.
Responsible for ensuring client safety under mandated reporter standards.
Assist with conducting Home Studies and re-certifications of foster families, as needed and participate in NTDC training, as needed.
Follows OLV and OCFS policies to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.