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Job description
Full Time
nAlbany, NY, US
nSalary Range: $22.06 To $25.69 Hourly
nCASE MANAGER, CAPITAL REGION PRC (New York)
nLocation: Albany / Schenectady - New York
nProgram : Foster Care/ Capital Region - Permanency Resource Center (PRC)
nType : Full-time; Non-Exempt position
nPay Range : $22.06 – $25.69 (hourly)
nJob Ref. #: 0202
nSchedule : Monday-Friday, 9-5pm with flexibility to work some Saturdays for outreach and evenings as needed
nThis is a HYBRID position: The person hired for this role will have flexibility to work in the office and at home!
nThe agency’s Capital Region Permanency Resource Center (PRC) includes contracting for families residing within Albany and Schenectady Counties. The individual hired for this position will work out of the Albany PRC office.
nOur Mission:
nSt. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.
nOur Vision:
nSt. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.
nPosition Overview:
nThe agency’s Capital Region Permanency Resource Center (“PRC” or “Center”) is designed to support and deliver specialized services to post-adoption, post-guardianship, and kinship caregiving families. Working in a team environment, the PRC Case Manager participates in community outreach activities, completes monthly face-to-face contact with the families in their homes, and completes required case documentation, including various assessment forms and short, targeted service plans. The Case Manager provides 1:1 counseling sessions as needed, and participates in the design and delivery of educational events, family engagement activities, respite care, and other program-related events.
nPosition Specifications & Requirements:
nnnBachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or human services, required.
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nnAssociate's with 2+ years of case work or human services field experience or other related professional experience, may be considered.
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nnExperience working with clients who exhibit significant emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges, mental health diagnoses, and/or trauma history, a plus.
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nnExperience working in community services as well with at-risk families, also preferred.
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nnKnowledge of and ability to utilize community resources; Capable of building strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
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nnExperience with NYS OCFS CONNECTIONS or other electronic record system, preferred.
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nnFamiliarity with kinship caregiving and wraparound services in a family-centered system of care, a plus.
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nnClean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) with a reliable vehicle for transporting clients as needed, required*.
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nnProficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite; and use secure Internet practices.
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nnSelf-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.
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nnA compassionate, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis.
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nnQualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
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nnCapable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
n*Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.
nEssential Duties & Responsibilities include:
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nnManages a caseload of families, as assigned, working to ensure the program meets all performance targets.
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nnCompletes face-to-face contacts with the families in their homes, completing all required case documentation, including various assessment forms and service plans.
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nnProvides 1:1 counseling sessions, as needed; incorporates trauma-informed support and motivational interviewing into the program milieu.
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nnIn a team environment, supports the program’s design and delivery of parent education sessions, educational events, pro-social respite activities, and family engagement.
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nnAs a part of community outreach, assists in the delivery of presentations to community groups and local organizations in various targeted communities.
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nnIn a team environment, supports the delivery of parenting education sessions, utilizing the Parenting a Second Time Around curriculum, or other training materials, as directed.
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nnSafely transports community members and/or their children in the delivery of program services, to address basic transportation needs, or to meet the families’ other social needs linked to service goal attainment.
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nnActively communicates program information, concerns, needs, and progress to program leadership.
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nnCompletes additional position-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the agency’s foster care director or Assistant Program Coordinator.
nWhat We Offer You**:
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nnCompetitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
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nnHealth Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
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nn$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
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nnGenerous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
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nnWe are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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nnPension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
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nn403b Retirement Savings Plan
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nnLife Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
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nnPaid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
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nnTuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
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nnProfessional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
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nnThe Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
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nnOur Commitment to Collaboratively Embrace Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.
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n n**To qualify, certain conditions may apply
nAbout Us:
nSt. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.
nIf you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at:
nEEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
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