Position Title : Coordinator of Family Services / Social Worker - Rockland County
Salary : 73,855
Welcome to Arc of Rockland. We provide support and services to nearly 800 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The Arc offers a Preschool; residential offerings; employment and volunteer opportunities; a program designed specifically for adults with autism spectrum disorders; community activities; senior citizen programming; family resources and support; a medical practice; recreational activities and more. With a professional staff of more than 600 employees, The Arc has the expertise and experience necessary to focus on abilities. We work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to ensure that each person is an integral member of the community.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Social Worker / Coordinator of Family Services performs work that ensures delivery of educational, clinical and social services to students and their families. This individual acts as a team member with staff, parents, and administration to facilitate the provision of a variety of social services to children and families. These individual handles outreach, intake, program / service referrals and the coordination of services for the Children’s Services division.
POSITION TITLE : Coordinator of Family Services / Bilingual Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Minimum Education : Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology.
- Minimum Experience : One to two years’ experience working with students with disabilities and their families.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
The individual must have excellent written and verbal communication, be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, be able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, maintain the strictest confidentiality, meet paperwork deadlines, and complete reports accurately.REQUIRED CERTIFICANTION / REGISTRATION :
Certification or Certification Eligible as a NY State School Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social WorkerWORKING CONDITIONS :
This position requires daily contact with staff and students in a school and community-based setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides counseling as determined by the CPSE.Diligently and compassionately supports parents and families.Collaborates with PTFK (Prime Time For Kids) staff, Department of Health, and School Districts regarding initial and supplemental evaluations.Serves as a liaison to foster consistent and coordinated communication between PTFK staff and familiesMaintains daily data, communicates with CCSD, oversees auditingAssesses, refers, intakes families and individuals for services as needed through – CPSE.Provides tours to prospective students and their familiesCoordinates meetings with families and members of the treatment team for students attending Prime Time for Kids.A liaison between classroom staff and parents, providing support and insightAssists in the evaluation of the delivery of program services; provides methods / suggestions to improve program quality and assists in their implementationAnalyses current practices, brainstorms alternate suggestions for the programServes as liaison with community-based agencies, including the DDSO and Rockland County Department of Health.Maintains up to date records and statistical information for Children’s Services as required by Federal, State, local authorities and our Agency.Assists in the development of and review of Children’s Services program plans.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides training to staff as assigned by DirectorPerforms related duties as requested