TRPC Case Worker

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES•Village of Newark, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes serves Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Yates Counties with quality human service programs and advocating for social justice. We work with community partners to meet human needs and affect public policy that addresses the needs of all people. Together we make our community stronger, safer, and more inclusive. If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special! The TRPC Caseworker serves families with an adopted child or those that have become guardians of a relative’s child, providing supportive services and connecting families to resources such as parent training, peer support, mentoring, navigation for cross-system needs, therapeutic services referrals, counseling, respite care or other supports to help families address issues as they arise. The Caseworker will exercise casework assessment skills and considerable independent judgment, decision making, and creativity in assisting the individual’s/family’s personal growth and development while enhancing the stability of their social network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Social Work
At least 2 years of related experience
Experience in child welfare, adoption and or family court systems. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
Willing to travel and to attend evening meetings
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal/written skills
Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques

Responsibilities

Identify innovative means of outreach to parents, courts, law community and other key partners.
Provide in-home, community, or in-office skills training to parents that include appropriate methods of discipline, coping, communication skills, and child development; in addition to household financial management skills, transition management, post trauma care and more.
Provide outreach in the community to address trends, community needs and to maintain up to date information regarding successes, participation, family stability and general community knowledge/awareness information.
Maintain statistical information and complete reporting as necessary.
Complete intakes, determine eligibility, review individual’s cases, assess situation and make appropriate referrals to contact agencies, community resources and inter agency departments as needed.
Completes strength based assessments and needs analysis with individual/family.
In collaboration with client(s), create client action plans, conduct case reviews and participate in client- based meetings.
Establish and maintain contact with other community services to improve ability to link clients when necessary.
Stay up-to-date on community resources and services that can benefit parents and children in the program.
Conduct follow up with clients to assure progress with goal plans.
Participate in staff meetings and other agency-related meetings/events.
Participate in agency’s strategic planning efforts.
Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as required/requested.