Community Services Safety Manager Job New York New York USA,Social Work

Position: COMMUNITY SERVICES SAFETY MANAGER
Location: New York

Overview

The Community Services Safety Manager provides support and management of direct service provision in the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families served by the SAFE at Home program. The Safety Manager consults, plans, and regularly communicates with families and the assigned Intact or Permanency Caseworker to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in social work OR in a related field with one year related experience

A willingness and ability to work actively in a team relationship with other agency program staff

Experience regarding trauma, mental health, behavioral interventions, crisis response is strongly preferred, as is experience working with children with special needs

A willingness and ability to work actively in a team relationship with agency program staff. Must have the ability to communicate well and collaborate productively with other agencies and within the community

Demonstrate personal attributes of maturity, flexibility, responsibility, and ability to work as part of a team

The Community Services Safety Manager is directly supervised by the Community Services Supervisor.

Hours and Schedule

Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend days and adjusted work hours to accommodate case needs

On-Call duties:
Shared in rotation with all Community Services Caseworkers, Support Specialists, and Safety Managers

Supervised by:
Community Services Supervisor

Supervisor for:
None

Essential Functions

Research, identify, and generate resources and supports necessary to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the family. Ensure the resources are appropriate, available, and effective

Collaborates with assigned caseworker regarding the development and implementation of the impending danger plan. Participates in weekly communication to evaluate the status and sufficiency of the plan and make recommendations as needed

Contact clients in accordance with the Department of Children and Family Services policy, at a minimum. Contacts will require face-to-face visits in the home of parents or relatives as well as various community settings as determined by the needs of each case. Safety Manager shall have the flexibility to be present with the family beyond the scope of minimal contact as dictated by the needs of the family

Participate in routine safety management meetings, Administrative Case Reviews, Child and Family Team Meetings, and other meetings as expected, required, and outlined per DCFS policy

Assume responsibility for ensuring needed services and supports for children and families are identified, available, and implemented in order to maintain and facilitate safety within the home. This includes assisting families in accessing these services and ensuring that all service-related commitments are completed in a timely manner

Complete case notes and other in-house staffing and incident reports weekly. All case-related documentation is part of the case record, is the property of Kemmerer Village, Inc., and is considered confidential

Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license, safe driving record, and required insurance coverage in compliance with Kemmerer Village, Inc. policy and applicable state law

Additional Responsibilities

Confer with the Director of Community Operations to exchange information regarding problems and progress of each child on as needed or requested basis

Ensure the foster family and child have initial placement needs, i.e.: clothing, personal belongings, and record file, and that all records are maintained and kept up to date

Initiate contact with foster parents a minimum of once a week for specialized placements, twice monthly for all others. Provide consultation to foster parents regarding the child and his/her needs. Ensure contact with the foster home is conducted in a planned manner with specific issues to be addressed and discussed

Maintain communication with the assigned caseworker in order to ensure effective communication regarding safety and service planning needs are identified and met, and/or make recommendations regarding updates to such plans for…