Preventive Case Worker

Overview

Location:

Rochester, NY
• Department: CYF
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Employment Type:

Full time
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Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, depending on the nature of the case
• Salary: $23.50 to $24.50/hr, depending on experience possibly more

We are Hiring! Job Posting: PREVENTIVE CASE WORKER

• Provides services to clients and their families primarily through face-to-face interactions.
• Services include but are not limited to counseling, training/education, advocacy, home studies, life skills, and completion of documentation required to support client situations.
• Completes assessments, formulates, implements, and monitors service delivery plans appropriate for the client population supported by the program.
• Coordinate service delivery and complete required evaluations and screenings, including medical, educational, legal, law enforcement, vocational and mental health.
• Facilitate and encourage connection with appropriate cultural and community resources.
• Attend appointments required by various courts. May be required to provide transportation to clients and family members attending appointments.
• Work collaboratively with Monroe County Department of Human Services and other service providers.
• Assist clients with crises such as lack of food, housing, abuse, domestic violence, etc.
• May be required to represent the program at county level client service plan meetings.
• Attend and participate in local community events.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources available to the client population.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to evaluate and implement professional growth in practice and performance.
• Inform supervisor in a timely fashion about significant events related to client issues.
• Participate in required Agency/Department/Program meetings, ongoing staff trainings, and program development.
• Initiate professional development through attendance at outside conferences, in-service training, reading and applying current, relevant literature, etc.
• Complete required record documentation in accordance with Program Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain documented client case records that include all significant client interventions.
• Timely preparation and submission of required reports and statistics.
• Participate in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively pursue development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Support the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, including Core Competency initiatives such as Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Welfare or similar experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Credentials:
  Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Experience:
  
  Two or more years of experience in the child welfare or community service fields preferred.
• Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Compliance:
  Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with the agency’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal/written skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support the agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program-wide cooperation and teamwork through positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of making a difference in people’s lives

Salary

Description:

$23.50 to $24.50/hr