Family Worker

Family Counseling For School Success Program

The Family Counseling for School Success Program provides counseling and case management services to families connected with PS/MS15, PS291, PS 246 or live within the community. The Family Worker will provide supportive case management services to assigned families utilizing strength-based engagement strategies. The Family Worker will work closely with the Case Worker/Social Worker to ensure effective and efficient coordination and collaboration of services.

Reports To: Supervisor

Location: 2471 Morris Ave. Bronx, NY 10468

Hours: 35 hours Non-Exempt (Evenings are Required)

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000

Case Practice Responsibilities:

• Conducts a concrete needs assessment for all assigned families.
• Connect families to resources to address identified needs.
• Assist participants to successfully connect to resources, such as completing application and referral forms, helping with transportation and/or accompany to appointments; etc.
• Follow-up with providers on status of referrals and ongoing services.
• Create and establish connections to varied community resources.
• Conduct home visits.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
• Actively participate in weekly supervision to develop counseling and case management skills.
• Meet regularly with assigned Case Worker/Social Worker of each family assigned to update on status of case activity.
• Attend and participate in unit and staff meetings.
• Complete all required ACS and GSS trainings.
• Prepare appropriate statistical reports (PROMIS).
• Complete progress notes within 5 days of event.
• Share resources with colleagues.
• Attend community resource fairs to share and connect with community providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualities Sought:
• Actively creates and supports a respectful and collegial environment.
• Creates, embodies, and supports a learning environment.
• Offers and receives feedback and suggestions in a strength-based and constructive manner.
• Dedicated to being a team player and active contributor to achieve the vision and mission of the program.
• Energetic, empathic, honest, genuine, professional, creative, and committed to making a difference with the families, community, program, and agency.

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma/GED Required. College Graduates are preferred
• In lieu of candidates without a degree must have extensive experience with accessing community resources. Experience with child welfare and/or school systems a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Must be able to work two evenings per week until 7:00 p.m.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and youth family development perspective.