Social Worker

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Create, update and manage treatment plans.
  • Trains families in the use of The Behavioral Management Plan.
  • Conduct family engagement events to foster positive relationships with parents and residents.
  • Complete required paperwork including comprehensive Medicaid billable, case notes, treatment planning, logs, CAIRS, NIMIRIS, incident reporting and Justice Center Reports.
  •  Role modeling intervention skills in the milieu to staff and residents.
  •  Communicate with outside providers regarding the overall clinical treatment of residents.
  • Communicate with School districts regarding the education plans for each resident.
  • Responsible for the orientation of new residents.
  • Meet with the program Coordinator on a regular basis to discuss resident's overall progress. 
  • Work as part of the interdisciplinary team at Lakeview House
  •  Supervise and guide bi-weekly treatment team meetings.
  • Makes necessary referrals to agencies that may assist residents and families with needed services.
  •  Identify and schedule workshops for families.
  • Must be On call for emergencies.
  • Follow discharge youth on aftercare, maintaining at minimum monthly contacts for a period of 3 months post discharge.
  •  Additional tasks as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements Include:

  • Bachelor's  Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
  • Two years relevant experience with population and/or residential services. 
  • One year working with mental health/families preferred.
  • A valid New York State driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history.  Own motor vehicle properly insured and registered in accordance with NYS DMV regulations, and able to drive to client homes, meetings, and other worksites.
  •  Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).  

Schedule:

Full Time, 35 hours per week. Some night and weekend hours required.

Hours may vary depending on family and house needs.


Family and Children's Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran