PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Conduct and maintain all visit requirements with child, family, and service providers.
· Provide skill building services to clients as needed and in accordance with their service plan.
· Provide on-going assessment and documentation of child and family's strengths and needs, progress towards achieving goals and efficacy of delivered services.
· Coordinate and monitor Family Support and Youth Peer Advocacy Services, including attending monthly team meetings.
· Link and refer to services and supports.
· Complete and submit all reports, progress notes, service plans and any other written work on time and in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
· Keep client files up to date and properly filed in accordance with program and OMH guidelines.
· Keep Coordinator appraised of the status of all cases and immediately inform them of any unusual situations in the family, including questionable CPS reports or any other safety concerns.
· Continually operate from a strength based, family driven, and individualized care model.
· Assume other tasks and responsibilities assigned to support the operations of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
· Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years' experience providing direct services to children in the children's services system. Experience in the mental health field/working with children with SED preferred.
· Valid New York State driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history. Must drive own vehicle, which is properly insured and registered, to various worksites including the homes of clients.
· Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
SCHEDULE:
· Part-Time, 16 hours per week.
All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.