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Family Worker

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Family Worker

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Supervisor

Location:

2471 Morris Ave. Bronx, NY 10468

Hours:

35 hours Non-Exempt (Evenings are Required

Job Summary:

The Family Counseling for School Success Program provides counseling and case management services to families connected with PS/MS15, PS291, PS 246 or live within the community. The Family Worker will provide supportive case management services to assigned families utilizing strength-based engagement strategies. The Family Worker will work closely with the Case Worker/Social Worker to ensure effective and efficient coordination and collaboration of services.

Case Practice Responsibilities

Conducts a concrete needs assessment for all assigned families. Connect families to resources to address identified needs. Assist participants to successfully connect to resources, such as completing application and referral forms, helping with transportation and/or accompany to appointments; etc. Follow-up with providers on status of referrals and ongoing services. Create and establish connections to varied community resources. Conduct home visits.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Actively participate in weekly supervision to develop counseling and case management skills. Meet regularly with assigned Case Worker/Social Worker of each family assigned to update on status of case activity. Attend and participate in unit and staff meetings. Complete all required ACS and GSS trainings. Prepare appropriate statistical reports (PROMIS). Complete progress notes within 5 days of event. Share resources with colleagues. Attend community resource fairs to share and connect with community providers. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualities Sought:

Actively creates and supports a respectful and collegial environment. Creates, embodies, and supports a learning environment. Offers and receives feedback and suggestions in a strength-based and constructive manner. Dedicated to being a team player and active contributor to achieve the vision and mission of the program. Energetic, empathic, honest, genuine, professional, creative, and committed to making a difference with the families, community, program, and agency.

Qualifications

High-school diploma/GED Required. College Graduates are preferred In lieu of candidates without a degree must have extensive experience with accessing community resources. Experience with child welfare and/or school systems a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be able to work two evenings per week until 7:00 p.m. Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and youth family development perspective.

General Requirements:

All staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment. Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

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