Asst Family Support Worker Supervisor (24484)

As an Assistant Family Support Worker Supervisor you will work as part of the Short-term Services Program which was developed as an intensive case-management service designed to rapidly resolve the concrete and referral needs of families entering the Child Welfare System. By resolving these issues within 90 days of admission families are at a reduced risk for being referred to Long-term CPS. You will provide services to children and families to support of these goals. Services are provided in the office home school and community. You will report to the Program Coordinator and will work onsite with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services to a modified caseload of children and families.
• Support families in obtaining needed services by making referrals providing transportation accompanying them to appointments and assisting with applications (medical schools DSS etc.).
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with families.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity competence and client confidentiality at all times.
• Complete all required paperwork promptly.
• Function within the philosophy and policy of the agency of employment and within the policies and procedures of the Short-term Services Program.
• Complete all required trainings participate in weekly supervision with program Coordinator and attend required meetings and in-services as directed.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of community services.
• Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.
• Provide opportunities for new employees to shadow appointments.
• Provide basic instruction on program philosophy and information on community resources to new employees.
• Provide new employee orientation training.
• Interface with SCDSS personnel to receive referrals and ensure service provision including scheduling tracking and overseeing completion of progress notes.
• Provide case guidance to FSWs in the absence of the coordinator.
• Assist in the hiring of program staff.

Requirements and Education:

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred plus two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must have a valid NYS drivers license
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical dental and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.