What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAREGIVER/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER position at Saint Dominic's Family Services?
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CAREGIVER/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Full Time/Part Time Regular Part Time Total Hours Per Week 19 From Salary $20.00 To Salary $20.00
Job Summary: The Caregiver/Family Supports and Services worker enhances the child/youth’s ability regardless of disability (developmental, physical and/or behavioral), to function as part of a caregiver/family unit and enhance the caregiver/family’s ability to care for the child/youth in the home and/or community. Family is broadly defined, and can include families created through, birth, foster care, adoption or a self-created unit.
Duties & Responsibilities
Interact and engage with family/caregivers and children/youth to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregiver’s ability to independently access community series and activities, Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on resource availability so that they might better support and advocate for the needs of the child and appropriately access needed service
Education & Experience
High school diploma, high school equivalency preferred, a State Education Commencement Credential (SACC) or Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) required, 1-year experience working with children/youth in foster care or in a Children’s Mental Health Program or related human service experience preferred
Positions in Lower Hudson Valley require a valid, non-restricted Driver License. Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee is required to stand; use mobility, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
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CAREGIVER/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Full Time/Part Time Regular Part Time Total Hours Per Week 19 From Salary $20.00 To Salary $20.00
Job Summary: The Caregiver/Family Supports and Services worker enhances the child/youth’s ability regardless of disability (developmental, physical and/or behavioral), to function as part of a caregiver/family unit and enhance the caregiver/family’s ability to care for the child/youth in the home and/or community. Family is broadly defined, and can include families created through, birth, foster care, adoption or a self-created unit.
Duties & Responsibilities
Interact and engage with family/caregivers and children/youth to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregiver’s ability to independently access community series and activities, Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on resource availability so that they might better support and advocate for the needs of the child and appropriately access needed service
Education & Experience
High school diploma, high school equivalency preferred, a State Education Commencement Credential (SACC) or Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) required, 1-year experience working with children/youth in foster care or in a Children’s Mental Health Program or related human service experience preferred
Positions in Lower Hudson Valley require a valid, non-restricted Driver License. Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee is required to stand; use mobility, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
Salary : $20
