PREVENTIVE SOCIAL WORKER - SATS at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

26.9

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trauma-Informed Counseling, Assessment, Therapeutic Intervention, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Life-Skills Development, Documentation, Collaboration, Community Resources, Professional Development, Communication, Client Support, Cultural Competence, Teamwork, Planning, Prioritization

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: PREVENTIVE SOCIAL WORKER Location: Rochester, NY Department: Children, Youth and Family Services Employment Type: Full time Schedule: typically Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm schedule may vary on occasion depending on client needs Salary: $25.50 -$26.90 (more depending on years of experience) General Description Under regular supervision the Sexual Abuse Treatment Social Worker provides specialized, trauma-informed counseling services to children, adolescents, and families impacted by sexual abuse. This role focuses on assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ongoing support to promote healing, safety, and family stability. The social worker works collaboratively with caregivers, multidisciplinary partners, and referring systems to address trauma symptoms, strengthen protective factors, and support recovery. Services are delivered in accordance with best practices, ethical standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides home-based, face-to-face services to children, individuals, and families impacted by trauma, including sexual abuse. Services include counseling, education, advocacy, life-skills development, crisis intervention, and completion of required documentation to support client needs and program compliance. Completes comprehensive assessments and develops, implements, and monitors individualized service plans appropriate to the client population served. Coordinates service delivery across systems, completing and facilitating required screenings and evaluations, including medical, educational, legal, vocational, law enforcement, and mental health services. Works collaboratively with Monroe County Department of Human Services, courts, and community providers, including attending court-related appointments and client service plan meetings, and may assist with transportation as needed. Supports clients during crises related to food insecurity, housing instability, abuse, domestic violence, and other emergent needs, while promoting connection to culturally responsive community resources. Actively participates in community events, agency meetings, staff trainings, and program development initiatives. Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential case records; prepares required reports and statistics; and ensures documentation complies with program policies and procedures. Participates in ongoing professional development through supervision, in-service and external trainings, conferences, and engagement with current, relevant professional literature. Communicates significant client-related events to supervision in a timely manner and engages in regular supervision to support professional growth and quality service delivery. Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse Completes other duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Child Welfare or similar experience preferred. Credentials: Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Experience: Two or more years of experience in the child welfare or community service fields preferred. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CFC’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Additional Requirements: Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction, An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines, An ability to work under pressure, Excellent verbal/written skills, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies. Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques, Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle. Top Benefits and Perks: • Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan • Generous time off package and work-life balance • Comprehensive benefits package • Supportive and collaborative environment • Opportunities for growth and development • Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives Join us and help make a positive impact in our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Responsibilities

The Preventive Social Worker provides specialized counseling services to children and families affected by sexual abuse, focusing on assessment and therapeutic intervention. They collaborate with various stakeholders to promote healing and family stability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.