Coord, Short-Term Services

Job Details

Job Location

Schenectady-Genium-PCFC - Schenectady, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelors

Salary Range

$27.00 - $29.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Management

Description

As a Coordinator of Short-term Services, you will be the face of Parsons at Schenectady Department of Children and Families and will collaborate with this department, while supervising Family Support Workers to reach positive outcomes for referred families. The Parsons Short-term Services Program is an intensive case-management service designed to rapidly resolve the concrete and referral needs of families entering the Child Welfare System. By resolving these issues within 90 days of admission, families are at a reduced risk for continued involvement in the child welfare system. You will report to the Senior Director of Prevention Services and you will work in a hybrid model with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise program staff and provide ongoing training and support.

• Coordinate policy and program development with other Northern Rivers Prevention Program supervisors and director.

• Collect and maintain program data, on a monthly and annual basis.

• Participate in program and agency committees.

• Carry direct practice cases, as indicated.

• Provide service consultation to community agencies

• Complete monthly billing, monthly report and annual reports.

• Provide administrative and supportive supervision of four staff, while promoting program philosophy.

• Assist staff in meeting contractual requirements regarding client contact, timeliness of case work activity, service plan development, and progress note completion.

• Participate in the interviewing, selection and training of new staff.

  Requirements and Education:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with four years of experience in social services or equivalent experience required.

• Ability to work some early evening hours.

• Must have a valid NYS driver's license and a reliable and safe vehicle.

  Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

• Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

  About Northern Rivers

  At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

  Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.