GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH A GREAT COMPANY
Description:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: BSW or BA Demonstrated ability to collaborate with client and teams that are culturally and professionally diverse. Computer Literacy (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel). Ability to navigate NYS Connections system. Solid organizational and follow-up skills Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills Excellent writing skills. Bilingual/Spanish preferred ESSENTIAL TASKS: Act as liaison with ACS, DSS, CSE, and OCFS workers and as well as officers of the court. Represent team in Family Court Hearings and bring feedback from court to team for follow-up. Participate in Family Team Conferences and Initial Treatment Conferences. Participate in team briefings and document these briefings in Connections. Identify cases that require and participate in Planning & Service and Red Flag meetings. Assist with supervising family and/or sibling visits when necessary. Assist with home visits when necessary. Assist in developing visiting plans with families. Crisis intervention as needed. Collaborate with team members to generate individualized case management, treatment and discharge plans. Responsible for providing referrals to family and youth for treatment and case management purposes. Responsible for arranging, participating, and documenting meetings at school at least two times per academic year. Implementation of AWOL protocol including notifying ACS/DSS/CSE via phone and progress note, notifying FCLS Attorney, obtaining and vacating warrant, ensuring that Missing Person''s Report is filed and vacated upon child''s return. Refer and follow-up with community resources as needed. Complete FASPs, Court reports, TPR summaries, and surrender applications. Maintain progress notes. Transfer incident reports into Connections progress notes. Write Transfer Summaries. Complete of Statistic Change Forms and CONX notes documenting movements of children. Other documentation as needed. Participate in special events. Hours must be flexible. Expectations are that case manager is available for evening work, if necessary.