FOSTER CARE CASE WORKER (URM)

General Description

Under general supervision, monitors substitute family care for unaccompanied refugee minor foster youth, providing counseling and support services in relation to the permanency goal; maintains confidentiality standards as set by New York State statute and defined by NASW. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates treatment plans with involvement of foster parents, DHS, and youth, when appropriate.
• Maintains home and face-to-face visits scheduled as determined by DHS, State standards and treatment plan to ensure adjustment and progress toward permanency goals.
• Offers aftercare services as appropriate according to Standards/Case plan and to sustain progress achieved.
• Collaborates with other service providers as determined by Standards/Case plan.
• Attends all court required appointments with client.
• Participates in ongoing staff training and program development.
• Works collaboratively with Monroe County Department of Human Services.

Meets regularly with supervisor to evaluate and implement professional growth in practice and performance.

• Informs supervisor in a timely fashion about significant client activities in formal and informal meetings.
• Initiates professional development through attendance at outside conferences where appropriate; reading and applying current, relevant literature, etc.
• Participates in required Agency/Department/Program meetings.

Completes required record documentation in accordance with Program Policies and Procedures.

• Maintains client case records.
• Documents all relevant client interaction in the case record in a timely fashion.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED REPORTS AND STATISTICS (FASP, permanency reports, etc.) TO SUPERVISOR ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM SCHEDULE.

Facilitates youth’s connection to cultural resources.

• Explores identified permanency resources, conducts suitability assessment and arranges for visitation where appropriate.
• Encourages and assists youth in maintaining their own cultural identity while addressing acculturation issues.
• Is aware of and actively supports the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative, Entrepreneurial, Culturally Competent and Diverse.

Provides After Hours Coverage for Lifeline

• Completes one-week rotation (Tuesday to Tuesday), providing phone coverage from 5pm-9am, as scheduled
• Responds to Lifeline phone calls within a half hour from Lifeline contact and works with caller to address the immediate crisis, safety plan and come to an appropriate resolution to the call
• Completes any necessary paperwork as related to Lifeline phone calls
• Responsible for completing a home visit/hospital visit/transportation as necessary or arranging to have the task completed

Qualifications

• Education: BSW from an accredited School of Social Work required. MSW preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Bilingual speaking preferred.
• Credentials: Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License. Use of own personal vehicle will be required.
• Experience: At least 1 - 2 years of experience in social work or child welfare.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
• An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
• An ability to work under pressure,
• Excellent verbal/written skills,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality,
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet