Family and Youth Specialist

Family and Youth Specialist

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Cortland Offices - Cortland, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$19.01 - $19.01 Hourly

Description

The Family and Youth Specialist performs duties that involve the functioning of the visitation portion of the programs run through Family Support Services in Cortland County. This position will provide direct service to children and families served and will collaborate with DSS staff and foster parents. This position is scheduled in a manner that best accommodates client, program and Agency business needs.

Responsibilities :

Provide supervised visitation for families enrolled in the program and documentation of visitation

Create monthly reports regarding visitation

Participate in the development and implementation of treatment strategies

Provide case management and document activities and observations

Provide transportation for children and families

Collaborate with all individuals / agencies associated with children / families

Participate in inter and intra agency meetings

Attend trainings to remain current with best practice in the field

Participate in weekly supervision

Testify in Family Court

Complete all additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years of case management experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

Essential Job Qualifications :

Ability to lift25pounds without assistance.

Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.

Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.