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Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker, Short-Term Services:Job description:
Family Support Worker, Short-Term ServicesPOSITION OVERVIEWAs a Family Support Worker, you will work as part of the Short-term Services Program which was developed as an intensive case-management service to rapidly resolve the concrete and referral needs of families entering the Child Welfare System. By prosperously resolving these issues within 90 days of admission, families are at a reduced risk for being referred to Long-term CPS. Services are provided in the office, home, school, and community. You will report to the Coordinator of Short-term Services and will work onsite with community-located travel required.Responsibilities: » Manage a full caseload. » Complete all required trainings, participate in supervision with manager and attend required meetings and in-services as directed by manager. » Establish positive and professional relationships with families. » Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making expertise. » Work with SCDSS case managers to identify service needs of at-risk families. » Have a thorough expertise of community services in Schenectady County. » Help families obtain services they need by making referrals, providing transportation, accompanying them to appointments, assisting with applications (medical, schools, DSS, etc.). » Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers. » Complete progress notes or other case record notes promptly. » Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality. » Other tasks as assigned. Requirements and suitable education » Requires an Associate's degree and one to two years of related practice, or equivalent education and practice. » Must have a valid NYS driver's license. Benefits » Health care package: medical, dental, and vision » Tuition reimbursement » Paid time off » Holiday Pay » 401 (K) plan » Life Insurance » Loan repayment assistance » Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern RiversAt Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work. ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERSSkills:
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