The Opportunity

FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Temporary Family Support Worker.  This role teaches core life skills and provide in home/community based case management services to parents and the children of families receiving preventive services and whose children are at risk of foster care placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and work collaboratively with NCDSS
• Provide instruction to families in time management and establishing routines for children to effectively accomplish tasks; provide parent skills training to include setting limits and modeling appropriate behaviors
• Provide information and instruction to families on nutrition, cooking, meal planning and grocery shopping.
• Provide instruction to families in money management including supplying materials when available, to assist them with budgeting expenses and income.
• Provide assistance to families to maintain current housing and research assistance when new housing needs to be secured.
• Provide instruction and guidance to families in developing and strengthening their social skills and social activities.
• Assist families in applying for State and County entitlements to assist in meeting basic needs
• Complete all paperwork required by the funder, regulatory agency and FCA including but not limited to weekly progress reports, case notes, timesheets and expense claims and submit by deadline.
• Attend all meetings and training required by the FCA, the funder and the regulatory agency.
• Assume other responsibilities, tasks or projects as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, BA degree preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year full time experience working with families with children under the age of 18.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Valid New York State driver's license and a vehicle that is properly insured and registered in NY

Compensation Information

• The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Additional Information

• Hourly: $21.78
• Schedule: (M-F), evening and weekend hours, as needed based on families availability.
• This role is temporary-full-time (35 hours/week)/ Nonexempt

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
• 403(b); with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.