CASE WORKER

Provide casework services to children and families, specifically: Develop and implement service plan as part of the RTC multi-disciplinary Treatment Team. Focus on permanency planning and discharge planning. Provide on-going assessment of risk and safety for each case, making necessary referrals for children and familiesDevelop and maintain Electronic and Paper Case Records. Ensure timely and thorough documentation in case record including FASPS, progress notes, and other reports.Provide crisis-intervention when necessary Act as a liaison between ACS, DSS, OCFS, OPWDD or any other contract agency, school or service provider. Meet all city and state requirements for face to face contacts with children and families. Conduct home assessments and other field work as required. Represent agency at court hearings, including preparation of court reports and follow up on court orders.Attend all necessary workshops and training required by agency.Prepare Psychosocial Summaries within 30 days of child's admission to the RTC, and update annually or as needed.Serve on the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team; attend Team Meetings, Med Reviews and Family Team Conferences.Serve as Team liaison to CSE, attending IEP conferences, making regular school contacts, etc.Provide and arrange visiting opportunities for children, parents and siblings on a scheduled and routine basis, and maintain documentation of such visits. Ensure proper Intake and Discharge procedures. Qualifications - External Possess a great desire to positively influence the lives of others. Strong advocacy, communication and organizational skills are necessary. Bachelor's degree required in social work or a related field; other disciplines considered. Masters in Social Work strongly preferred Foster care experience is preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekend and evening hours Experience with MR/DD population is preferred Bi-lingual ability is a plus (Cantonese, Mandarin or Spanish) A Valid NYS Driver's License is also required.SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunities Employment EmployerOpening Date (Period for Applying) - ExternalAug 5, 2021

Created: 2024-10-19