SKILL BUILDER & RESPITE PROVIDER (PRC) at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

24.7

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Household Management, Life Skills Training, Social Training, Educational Navigation, Community Collaboration, Professional Development, Documentation, Assessment, Service Coordination, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: SKILL BUILDER & RESPITE PROVIDER Location: Rochester, NY Department: Children, Youth, and Family services Employment Type: Full time Schedule: Monday thru Friday Typically 9am to 5pm Salary: $23.50 to $24.70/hr General Description Serves families with the unique needs of post-adoptive, post-guardianship, and kinship placements in their families. This position provides supportive services in the home or community within the 4-county services area (Monroe, Wayne, Schuyler, and Steuben). Assists assigned families and youth and work to improve overall communication, emotional regulation and household management skills. Provides concrete assistance such as respite care, help with childcare and transportation. Supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma-informed care environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assesses the individual and family dynamic in the home to determine what skills need development. Develop a service plan to address areas of concern while assuring the safety of the youth/families assigned to best facilitate better family cohesion. Applies appropriate crisis intervention or de-escalation principles and techniques. Provides concrete assistance, such as respite care or help with childcare and transportation. Provides life skills and social training for youth and families. Advises and supports navigation of educational challenges. Works collaboratively with Monroe, Wayne, Steuben and Schuyler Counties, the NYS Kinship Navigator and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services Collaborates with agencies and local district offices to gather information and develop a supportive community network to educate families regarding availability of Kinship and Adoptive services. Attends local community events to educate community and obtain program referrals. Stays up to date on community resources and services that can benefit parents and children in the program. Meets regularly with program supervisor to evaluate and implement professional growth in practice and performance. Informs supervisor in a timely fashion about significant events related to client issues. Participates in consistent supervision, ongoing staff training, and program development. Initiates professional development through reading and applying current, relevant literature, development of program activities for Kinship and Adoptive families. Completes required record documentation in accordance with Program Policies and Procedures. Works collaboratively with Case Managers to support the needs of the youth and families. Completes a strength-based assessment and needs analysis with individual/family. In collaboration with client(s), creates a client action/service plan to address goals. Documents all interactions in case records within required timelines. Coordinates service delivery and complete required pre/post-test, evaluations, and screenings. Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops. 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 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 directions and perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in social science or social work. Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License Experience: Experience in child welfare, adoption, and/or family court systems. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 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 accommodation 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 CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. ***Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet Additional Requirements: Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects independently. 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 a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier. Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle. Willingness to travel within the region. Some late afternoons or evenings may be required. Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement. 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 CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program. 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 role involves assessing family dynamics and developing service plans to improve communication and household management skills. It also includes providing concrete assistance such as respite care and collaborating with community resources.