Case Aide - Catholic Guardian Services : Job Details

Post Internal Days 0 Category Preventative Services Description POSITION TITLE: Case AideDEPARTMENT: Family Support ServicesPROGRAM: PreventiveREPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Unit SupervisorMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

Makes home visits designated on the basis of safety reviews.

Makes school visits to collect educational information and report cards.

Provides outreach to the family.

Assists parents in obtaining needed services through advocacy and other interventions.

Acts as escort for clients to Housing Court, Public Assistance, Medicaid and other public entitlement offices, as well as to service programs.

Collaborates in the agency's establishment and development of linkages with relevant community services.

Works collaboratively with the social worker and case supervisor.

Participates in case planning conferences.

Attends specific training for working with families and children.

Responsible for providing emergency case coverage as needed.

Provides referrals to child/family as needed (ie: chemical abuse, medical or mental health, recreational) from a community based perspective.

Provides the necessary documentation to support casework services in a timely fashion, including but not limited to Progress Notes.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

BA with work experience required

Experience in working with families and communities.

Bi-lingual (Spanish), preferred

NYS Driver's license preferred

WORK SCHEDULEFlexible schedule required. Varied work periods including days, evenings, and weekends as needed and for emergencies.Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time SalaryBenefitsWork LocationDivision Preventive Family Unity FFT About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.This position is currently accepting applications.