Prevention Family Specialist

NY1733052 Prevention Family Specialist needed for Together for Youth in Madison, NY. Pay Rate: $23.08 - $25.38 per hour. Job Responsibilities Conducts assessment of family's strengths and needs; assesses problem areas and utilizes various treatment modalities and resources to effect growth and change. Participates in development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plan. Develops alternative placement or permanency resources for youth that may not return to their families. Completes a comprehensive discharge summary at least eight weeks prior to discharge. Delivers effective case management services, including ensuring counseling sessions are scheduled as needed and children receive required medical and dental examinations. Tracks and monitors services provided, completes all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner. Ensures compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent and necessary release of information. Conducts casework contacts with families, in their homes and community settings to focus on treatment goals. (at least twice a month) Engages youth and family by developing effective and caring relationship. Ensures children are maintained in safe, secure environment. Develops and maintains relationships with community schools to ensure the best educational experience for each child and with community resource agencies. Job Requirements Minimum Bachelors degree in human services or related field. Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth & families and case management. Must possess a valid drivers license in good standing, have reliable access to a vehicle, and be able to travel as required to conduct job-related visits and appointments. Relevant experience includes: internships, volunteer work, school-based roles, residential/group home settings, or community-based programs such as YMCA or similar organizations. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including occasional evenings and participation in an on-call rotation typically once per month. Subject to call: Family Specialist is required to be on call in collaboration with a Program Coordinator. May require evening/weekend field work. On Call is in rotation with the program Family Specialists. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time within Madison County. Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with Agency guidelines. This is primarily a community-based position. Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population. Skills: Ability to handle crisis intervention in solution focused manner as well as communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills. Bilingual is a plus. To Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/7DBED88AC53467924E124E9A6C9747FA/jobs/133891