Family Engagement & Stabilization Specialist

BestSelf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance options

Career growth opportunities

Defensive driving course reimbursement

Job summary

BestSelf is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to join the Family Engagement Team. The role centers on outreach, engagement, intake, assessment, service linkage, and crisis interventions for transition-age youth who are homeless or at risk, and their families.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support independent living and effective communication. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with two years of relevant direct service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or closely related human service field, PLUS two relevant direct service experience.
• Associates degree in behavioral health or human service field and three (3) years relevant experience
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred, but not required.
• A valid NYS driver's license.
• Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
• If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
• Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach,engagement, intake, assessment and service linkage activities.
• Participates in casefollow up and discharge planning.
• Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and with the client and their families todevelop/enhance independent living skills, effective interpersonalcommunications, advocacy and negotiating skills in order to achieve clientgoals and objectives.
• Works to develop andmaintain support networks including family, significantothers/gatekeepers and other service providers.
• Intervene in crisis orpre-crisis situations to limit and contain problems.
• May work withindividuals harmful to themselves or others.
• Mustbe able to workflexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed
• Schedule and assignedduties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and theclients we serve.

Skills

Homelessness dynamics

Mental health knowledge

Psychiatric rehabilitation knowledge

Human services knowledge

Effective communication

Record keeping

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Associate's degree in behavioral health or human service field

Job description

BestSelf is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to join the Family Engagement Team. The role centers on outreach, engagement, intake, assessment, service linkage, and crisis interventions for transition-age youth who are homeless or at risk, and their families.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support independent living and effective communication. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with two years of relevant direct service