Family Support Worker, Prevention

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join their Schenectady Prevention Program. This role involves providing counseling, support services to families, and ensuring children maintain connections with their biological parents. Candidates should have a strong background in social services, ideally with relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. The position is full-time, with opportunities for growth and impact within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 4 years of experience, or associate's degree with 1-2 years preferred.
• NYS driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational instruction and supportive counseling to families.
• Conduct supervised visitations between children and their biological parents.
• Assist families with transportation to essential appointments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Counseling

Life skills development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

NYS driver's license

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Schenectady-Genium-PCFC - Schenectady, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School/GED Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary The Schenectady Prevention Program provides comprehensive clinical, case management, and family support services to Schenectady County residents. Our goal is to improve parenting skills, family relationships, child well-being and community connections. We effectively address the issues that place children and youth at risk for foster care and help families reunite after a separation or placement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide organizational instruction and supportive counseling with a specific focus on helping families to master transition periods.
• Provide parent coaching and support with life skills development to establish healthy routines.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with families.
• Assist Case Planner to reduce risk and increase positive attachment and communication between family members.
• Participate in the development of individual family support plan.
• Conduct supervised visitation between children in foster care and their biological parents and encourage bonding, positive interaction, recreational activities and parent skills training.
• Transport children to visitation site.
• Transport individuals and families to appointment such as medical, educational, employment, and other appointment as needed.
• Complete progress notes or other case record notes in a timely manner.
• Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence, and client confidentiality.
• Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience, OR
• Associates degree with one to two years of experience, preferred

Certification / Licensure

• NYS drivers license

Qualifications