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