Catholic Guardian Services
Social Worker Job at Catholic Guardian Services in Bronx
Catholic Guardian Services, Bronx, NY, US, 10400
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Category
Parenting Resources Center
Description
CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Social Worker
DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services
PROGRAM: Parenting Resource Center
REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The staff of the Parenting Resource Center is charged with the responsibility of addressing the needs of parent(s) and/or their families, including significant others, who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy; to assist them in facing the pregnancy, bringing the pregnancy to term, and helping plan for the unborn child. The social worker assists in clients enhancing parenting skills by way of the parenting classes.
BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Shares in the following duties: working with telephone and walk-in inquiries; making out the appropriate entry and/or intake sheet/case record.
2. For Maternity/Parenting cases provides the following services
a) Provides casework services to birth parent/s and/or their families
including significant others; determines the need for financial
assistance, shelter, medical or other services. Helps in planning for
the unborn child.
b) Conducts monthly parenting classes
c) Arranges referrals to other agencies for follow-up services when indicated and follows up on necessary appointments determined by client need.
d) Conducts monthly outreach to current, former and possibly new referral sources
e) Maintains a record of all client contacts and services provided
f) Enter client information into the program data base
3. For Birthparent Services: Option Counseling
a) Regardless of the stated desire of the birth parent/s, they are to be helped through the discernment process of parenting the baby or surrendering the baby for adoption using the outline of options counseling and decision making indicating in case recording the results of this assessment process.
b) When the adoption option is selected, providing on-going counseling to the birthparent(s) including legal counseling, preparing for loss, assisting the client in determining what type of adoption is preferred (confidential, semi-open, open)
c) Maintains case records with up-to-date recording with particular emphasis on the surrender process and discharge planning
4. Attends weekly supervision, monthly staff meetings, case conferences, as well as other meetings or workshops.
5. Performs other related duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary
Benefits
Work Location
Division
Parenting Resource Center
About the Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Category
Parenting Resources Center
Description
CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Social Worker
DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services
PROGRAM: Parenting Resource Center
REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The staff of the Parenting Resource Center is charged with the responsibility of addressing the needs of parent(s) and/or their families, including significant others, who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy; to assist them in facing the pregnancy, bringing the pregnancy to term, and helping plan for the unborn child. The social worker assists in clients enhancing parenting skills by way of the parenting classes.
BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Shares in the following duties: working with telephone and walk-in inquiries; making out the appropriate entry and/or intake sheet/case record.
2. For Maternity/Parenting cases provides the following services
a) Provides casework services to birth parent/s and/or their families
including significant others; determines the need for financial
assistance, shelter, medical or other services. Helps in planning for
the unborn child.
b) Conducts monthly parenting classes
c) Arranges referrals to other agencies for follow-up services when indicated and follows up on necessary appointments determined by client need.
d) Conducts monthly outreach to current, former and possibly new referral sources
e) Maintains a record of all client contacts and services provided
f) Enter client information into the program data base
3. For Birthparent Services: Option Counseling
a) Regardless of the stated desire of the birth parent/s, they are to be helped through the discernment process of parenting the baby or surrendering the baby for adoption using the outline of options counseling and decision making indicating in case recording the results of this assessment process.
b) When the adoption option is selected, providing on-going counseling to the birthparent(s) including legal counseling, preparing for loss, assisting the client in determining what type of adoption is preferred (confidential, semi-open, open)
c) Maintains case records with up-to-date recording with particular emphasis on the surrender process and discharge planning
4. Attends weekly supervision, monthly staff meetings, case conferences, as well as other meetings or workshops.
5. Performs other related duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the field of serving families.
- Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and week-ends.
- Proven professional skills, including meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance with agency policy and procedures and overseeing complete and timely maintenance of agency records.
Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary
Benefits
Work Location
Division
Parenting Resource Center
About the Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.