Family Action Family Support Worker

Position Title: Family Support Worker
Agency: Community Action Partnership
Classification: Non-Exempt

Agency:
Community Action Partnership for Madison County is a private, non-profit, anti-poverty agency that assists individuals and families through a variety of programs. Established in 1986, the agency provides services in Madison, Herkimer, Oneida and Chenango counties from seven office locations. The agency is guided by a strength based philosophy that all individuals and families have strengths and that identifying and building on those strengths makes change possible. Some of the primary programs offered by the agency are Healthy Families, Early Head Start, WIC, Kinship and Housing.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Support Worker provides regularly scheduled visits with families to assess child safety and, together with the family, develops goals that address the risks for out of home placement, creates an action plan and monitors progress. Other activities include introducing new resources, making appropriate referrals, and following up on these connections. The Family Support Worker will collaborate and coordinate with other service providers and resources to ensure maximum and efficient outcomes. The Family Support Worker is available to families at times convenient to both, which may include evenings and weekends or by phone in between visits. Family Action sees families weekly at the outset, then gradually, based upon need, minimally twice a month. The Family Support Worker facilitates case conferences as needed. Family Support Workers are mandated reporters.

Job Duties:

· Visiting with clients in various locations in the community with primary visits in the family home.

· Supporting families to develop goals and then identify resources in the home, social network and community to support their goals.

· To reduce risks to the children and family via networking, changing current behaviors, linkage to ongoing supports and obtaining materials for safety.

· Promote positive parenting and establish and support the maintenance of routines and expectations.

· Model for families via conversation and family-based activities (i.e., games, crafts) to ensure families see positive interactions to build up family relationships.

· Document all client and collaborative communications, referrals and interactions, via the agency database and NYS required database (required).

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

· Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.

· Minimum, High school diploma with home visiting and family coordination experience.

· The following skills must be evidenced:

o Be able to identify and nurture strengths.

o Attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.

o Strong oral and written communication abilities.

o Must be able to establish trusting relationships with culturally diverse populations, and

present oneself in the community as an advocate for the client population.

o Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft applications (i.e., Microsoft 365).

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Candidates must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the outcome of the check. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. CAP is an EOE/AAE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person