Caregiver Fss Worker

The Caregiver/Family Supports and Services worker enhances the child/youth’s ability regardless of disability (developmental, physical and/or behavioral), to function as part of a caregiver/family unit and enhance the caregiver/family’s ability to care for the child/youth in the home and/or community. Family is broadly defined, and can include families created through, birth, foster care, adoption or a self-created unit.

Interact and engage with family/caregivers and children/youth to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregiver’s ability to independently access community series and activities. Maintain and encourage the caregivers’/families’ self-sufficiency in caring for the child/youth in the home and community. Address needs and issues of relevance to the caregiver/family unit as the child/youth is supported in the home and community.

Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on resource availability so that they might better support and advocate for the needs of the child and appropriately access needed services. Provide guidance in the principles of the children’s chronic condition or life-threatening illness

High school diploma, high school equivalency preferred, a State Education Commencement Credential (SACC) or Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) required. 1-year experience working with children/youth in foster care or in a Children’s Mental Health Program or related human service experience preferred. Positions in Lower Hudson Valley require a valid, non-restricted Driver License.

While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee is required to stand; use mobility, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.