Social Work Counselor

Location: Bohemia, NY | Schedule: Full time 35/hours | Schedule: Mon-Fri evening and weekend hours, as needed | Status: Non-Exempt | Rate: $22/hour

The Opportunity

Provide education and develop independent living skills in foster care children referred by the Department of Social Services in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements to ensure the highest quality of client care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly home visits.
• Assist in developing and facilitating Independent Living Skills Workshops
• Complete a Step Up Independent Living assessment and treatment plan in partnership with client, foster family and caseworker.
• Complete and maintain client case records in a timely manner and in compliance with agency and other regulatory standards.
• Complete all required reports, correspondence and other paperwork and submit by requested deadlines.
• Coordinate service efforts with DSS caseworker regarding client's plan
• Task supervisor for student intern
• Provide contacts and supports for the foster families to facilitate the teaching of independent living skills in the home.
• Provide aftercare services to all PI program youth
• Recruit, assess and evaluate potential scholarship recipients
• Ability to work remotely
• Attend conferences, trainings and workshops as appropriate
• Assume other tasks and responsibilities assigned to support the operations of the program

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Service
• Certificates or Licenses: NYS drivers licenses
• Experience: One or more years of experience working with adolescents

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 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 and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.