CAREGIVER FSS WORKER

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Caregiver/FSS Worker to support children and youth in home and community settings. The role focuses on helping families access resources, advocate for needs, and promote self-sufficiency.

The candidate will educate and train caregivers about available services and supports, with a commitment to inclusivity and safety across developmental, physical, and behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• SACC or CDOS credential required.
• One year of experience with children/youth in foster care or related human services preferred.
• Lower Hudson Valley: valid driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregiver’s ability to independently access community series and activities.
• Maintain and encourage the caregivers’/families’ self-sufficiency in caring for the child/youth in the home and community.
• Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on resource availability so they might better support and advocate for the needs of the child and appropriately access needed services.
• Provide guidance in the principles of the children’s chronic condition or life-threatening illness.

Education

High school diploma

High school equivalency (HSE) preferred

SACC/CDOS credential required

Valid driver license (Lower Hudson Valley)

Job description

CAREGIVER FSS WORKER

Full Time/Part Time Regular Part Time Total Hours Per Week 19 From Salary $20.00 To Salary $20.00

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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. Maintain and encourage the caregivers’/families’ self-sufficiency in caring for the child/youth in the home and community. Address needs and issues of relevance to the caregiver/family unit as the child/youth is supported in the home and community. 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 services. Provide guidance in the principles of the children’s chronic condition or life-threatening illness.

Education & Experience

High school diploma, high school equivalency preferred, a State Education Commencement Credential (SACC) or Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) required. One-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.