Client Care Coordinator

HOME/LIFE SERVICES INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HOME/LIFE SERVICES INC. in New York, NY is seeking a Client Care Coordinator to assess families, coordinate services, and advocate within ACS and related agencies.

Reporting to the Program Director/LCSW, this full-time role emphasizes strength-based, family-centered approaches and risk assessment. The ideal candidate holds an LMSW license and a Master’s in Social Work, with solid skills in biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and facilitating group work.

Qualifications

• Must hold LMSW licensure.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health, parent-child relationships; family dynamics and diagnostic classification.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs.
• Facilitates a team review of the biopsychosocial assessment.
• Provides short-term counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and psychoeducation (not psychotherapy).
• Collaborates with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and/or preventive service agencies when a child’s welfare is involved.
• Participates in ACS conferences acting as an advocate for families.
• Makes referrals and appropriate community linkages.
• Facilitates group work (e.g., with young people, with fathers, etc.).
• Communicates and collaborates with service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality services.
• Coordinates safety planning when needed.
• Prepares families and children to accept services.
• Provides educational training to staff.
• Facilitates quarterly family meetings with shelter staff to discuss planning efforts and progress.
• Prepares exit packets for families moving to permanent housing.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon the assessment of company needs.

Skills

LMSW license

MSW

Biopsychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Family-centered practice

Group work

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Title: Client Care Coordinator Reports To: Program Director/ LCSW

Department: Social Services Employment Status: Full-Time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Client Care Coordinator will assess each family to understand their strengths and determine their service needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and
• service needs
• Facilitates a team review of the biopsychosocial assessment
• Provides short-term counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and psychoeducation
• (not psychotherapy)
• Collaborates with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and/or preventive service agencies
• when a child’s welfare is involved
• Participates in ACS conferences acting as an advocate for families
• Makes referrals and appropriate community linkages
• Facilitates group work (e.g., with young people, with fathers, etc.)
• Communicates and collaborates with service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality
• services
• Coordinates safety planning when needed
• Prepares families and children to accept services
• Provides educational training to staff
• Facilitates quarterly family meetings with shelter staff to discuss planning efforts and progress
• Prepares exit packets for families moving to permanent housing
• In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon the assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
• Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health, parent-child
• relationships; family dynamics and diagnostic classification
• Strong expertise in strength-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice
• Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and
• Knowledge and experience with group work, as well as, working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)