Therapeutic Foster Care Child and Family Support Worker

Therapeutic Foster Care Child and Family Support Worker
CCSL - Community Based Position

Location: Travel within Steuben/Livingston service area
Employment Type: full time position 37.5 hours

The Child and Family Support Worker is a full-time staff position, directly responsible to the Coordinator of Foster Care for fulfilling all case planning functions within the Therapeutic Foster Care Program.

• Ensures the rules and regulations of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and the Agency as they are applicable to direct services and ASFA guidelines for children and families, are adequately and appropriately adhered to.
• Completes all FASPs and other supporting documents within the accepted time frame outlined by Standards.
• Acts as a case planner, at County Request, relating to community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate child and family reunification.
• Oversees the services of the therapeutic foster home and ensures compliance with each family’s treatment plan through weekly contacts with foster parents and individual meetings with each child.
• Convenes all case review conferences involving youth, parents, therapeutic foster parents and other service providers as needed.
• Provides regular outreach family support and education sessions and refers family members for appropriate resources.
• Participates on the interdisciplinary treatment team (CART) by attending weekly meetings and implementing treatment plans for children and families receiving services.
• Maintains program statistical information as required by the Agency and all other funding sources.
• Supervises and/or coaches visitation between family members as necessary to assure the safety and best interest of all members.
• Provides transportation for children as necessary to fulfill the mandate of facilitating visitation between family members.
• Attends and participates in in-service and foster parent trainings to develop and enhance social work skills.
• Provides after-hours on-call coverage for the Therapeutic Foster Care Program (in program rotation).
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Facilitates the exchange of health information and documentation of care received by the child in the community including attending any community-based care.
• Coordinates Medicaid services that the child receives in the community and transition the child to home- or community-based living with outpatient treatment (e.g., individual and family therapy) as part of discharge planning.
• If the child attends school in the community the staff coordinates care at school and delivered through the provider.
• As needed, the Medical Escort accompanies the child to medical appointments and ensuring the child’s safety while under the Medical Escort’s supervision.
• Participates in training that is commensurate with the intensity, scope, and duration of the needs of the children served.

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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred
• Experience: Must be 21 years of age, 2 years’ experience in case assessment, social work and/or service coordination, Prior experience in Child Welfare programs preferred.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Travel within Steuben/Livingston service area, with reimbursement for mileage.

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.

Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction

Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines

Ability to work in the following software programs:
Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies

Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals

Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques