Job Title: Family Worker

Reports To: Supervisor

Location: 2471 Morris Ave. Bronx, NY 10468

Hours: 35 hours Non-Exempt (Evenings are Required

Job Summary: The Family Counseling for School Success Program provides counseling and case management services to families connected with PS/MS15, PS291, PS 246 or live within the community. The Family Worker will provide supportive case management services to assigned families utilizing strength-based engagement strategies. The Family Worker will work closely with the Case Worker/Social Worker to ensure effective and efficient coordination and collaboration of services.

Case Practice Responsibilities:

• Conducts a concrete needs assessment for all assigned families.
• Connect families to resources to address identified needs.
• Assist participants to successfully connect to resources, such as completing application and referral forms, helping with transportation and/or accompany to appointments; etc.
• Follow-up with providers on status of referrals and ongoing services.
• Create and establish connections to varied community resources.
• Conduct home visits.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in weekly supervision to develop counseling and case management skills.
• Meet regularly with assigned Case Worker/Social Worker of each family assigned to update on status of case activity.
• Attend and participate in unit and staff meetings.
• Complete all required ACS and GSS trainings.
• Prepare appropriate statistical reports (PROMIS).
• Complete progress notes within 5 days of event.
• Share resources with colleagues.
• Attend community resource fairs to share and connect with community providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualities Sought:

• Actively creates and supports a respectful and collegial environment.
• Creates, embodies, and supports a learning environment.
• Offers and receives feedback and suggestions in a strength-based and constructive manner.
• Dedicated to being a team player and active contributor to achieve the vision and mission of the program.
• Energetic, empathic, honest, genuine, professional, creative, and committed to making a difference with the families, community, program, and agency.