Intensive Family Coordinator Job Poughkeepsie area,City of Poughkeepsie New York USA,Social Work

Location: City of Poughkeepsie

Summary of the Position

The Intensive Family Coordinator will provide a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families.

The Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments and creating individualized service plans.
The Intensive Family Coordinator will report to the Director of the Program. Successful applicants will possess outstanding people skills, creativity, and energy as well as expertise of Dutchess County and its resources.

Intensive Family Coordinator provides a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families.

Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments, recruiting foster parents, completing home studies for the referring authority, locating family resources, and creating individualized service plans.

Case management services including intakes, safety planning, team meetings, ISP development 24/7 support, case contacts, and case record documentation in keeping with state regulations.

Travel will be necessary as well as willingness to work nights and weekends and provide 24/7 crisis support to the caseload.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working with at youth.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Flexible hours; possibility for evenings and weekends.

Benefits Available

Medical/Prescription
Vision
Short Term Disability
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Pet Insurance
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel

Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to participants homes and schools

Qualifications Skills Preferred Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

Driver's License

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