Foster Care Family Specialist (5235)
$52,499–$54,496 year
On-siteMiddletown, New York, United States or Middletown, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive case management for youth and families, assessing strengths, needs, and problem areas to ensure safety and permanency. Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment and discharge plans while coordinating counseling, medical, and dental services. Maintain at least two monthly home and community contacts to support reunification efforts and engage youth in relapse prevention programs. Act as a bridge between families, treatment teams, and community resources through conferences and reviews. Coordinate transportation for visits, appointments, and court obligations, including occasional evening work and on-call duties.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes variable hours: days, evening and occasional on-call responsibilities
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to agency standards
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to plan and coordinate transportation for home visits, appointments, and court-related obligations in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to engage and support individuals and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated understanding of, equity, and inclusive practices in service delivery
- Excellent communication skills, including clear and professional verbal interactions, effective and empathetic listening, and accurate, objective, and timely written documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation systems
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's degree (MSW, MHC, MFT, or related)
- 1 year of direct experience working with at-risk youth and families, case management, child welfare, trauma-informed care preferably in a home-based, or community setting
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