CASE MANAGER - Kinship

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403b retirement plan

Generous time off package

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative environment

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) in Rochester, NY, seeks a Kinship Counselor to support families and children by providing trauma‑informed counseling, home visits, and family services. You will collaborate with local agencies to preserve safety, permanency, and well‑being in the home and community.

Join a mission‑driven team that values diversity, ongoing professional growth, and a compassionate approach to care, with regular supervision and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license; use of personal vehicle required.
• Two years of experience in social work or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic services to families primarily through home visits.
• Services will include but are not limited to individual, couple, family, grandparent(s) or other relatives/child(ren) counseling; parent training/education; advocacy as needed.
• Provide brief case management, information and referral to a smaller population of families.
• Serve as group co‑facilitator for Kinship families utilizing or developing appropriate curriculum.
• Develop and implement community activities for intergenerational families enrolled in the program.
• Works collaboratively with Monroe and Wayne County agencies and NYS Kinship Navigator Program.
• Performs assessments, PSS, ACEs, Family Needs Assessment and other information gathering tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

We are Hiring!

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type

Specify Full-Time

Schedule

M-F, 9am-5pm

Salary

$23.50-24.50

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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Credentials: Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License. Use of own personal vehicle is required. Driving within Monroe and Wayne Counties required.
• Experience: Two years of experience in social work or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

About The Role

Under regular supervision, provides treatment through a variety of therapeutic modalities to kinship families in order to preserve continued safety, well-being and permanency of the child(ren) in the home; maintains standards as defined by NASW Code of Ethics. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic services to families primarily through home visits
• Services will include but are not limited to individual, couple, family, grandparent(s) or other relatives/child(ren) counseling; parent training/education; advocacy as needed
• Provide brief case management, information and referral to a smaller population of families
• Serve as group co‑facilitator for Kinship families utilizing or developing appropriate curriculum
• Develop and implement community activities for intergenerational families enrolled in the program
• Works collaboratively with Monroe and Wayne County agencies and NYS Kinship Navigator Program
• Perform assessments, PSS, ACEs, Family Needs Assessment and other information gathering tools.
• Attend local community events in order to educate community and obtain program referrals
• Meets regularly with supervisor to evaluate and implement professional growth in practice and performance.
• Inform supervisor in a timely fashion about significant events related to client issues
• Participate in consistent supervision, ongoing staff trainings, and program development.
• Initiate professional development through reading and applying current, relevant literature, development of program activities for Kinship families
• Completes required record documentation in accordance with program policies and procedures
• Document significant interventions in case records
• Coordinate service delivery and complete required pre/post‑ test, evaluations and screenings
• Completes all documentation within required timelines
• Awareness of and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in‑service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Requirements

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 accommodation 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.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Join us and help make a positive impact on 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