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Youth and Family Support Specialist

2 months ago


Rochester, New York, United States Villa of Hope Full time
Position Overview

Villa of Hope is committed to empowering youth and families by fostering connections, addressing trauma, and instilling hope for a brighter future.

JOB TITLE: School Social Worker

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Education

PAY GRADE: 81 [ salary range: 27.47hr-42.17hr based on qualifications and experience ]

SUPERVISOR: Director of Education

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Adhere to the Agency's Code of Conduct, policies, and regulations.
  • Conduct initial evaluations and assist families with necessary documentation.
  • Provide crisis intervention and prevention services for youth and families.
  • Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, along with parent education and training.
  • Prepare discharge summaries for each youth upon completion of services.
  • Maintain expertise in special education and clinical practices.
  • Assist in the development of IEPs, report cards, and treatment team documentation.
  • Participate in staff meetings and professional development training.
  • Exhibit cultural sensitivity towards students and colleagues.
  • Organize schedules to deliver services effectively to youth and families.
  • Evaluate the strengths, needs, and progress of each youth and family.
  • Refer youth and families to specialized clinical services as needed.
  • Represent the School in collaborations with community organizations.
  • Lead the treatment team process.
  • Ensure timely completion of all required documentation.
  • Collaborate with educators to assess and recommend appropriate programs for students.
  • Work alongside youth and families to enhance their involvement in the educational process.
  • Act as an advocate and liaison for students and families.
  • Engage with local government agencies as necessary.
  • Coordinate case planning and progress monitoring both internally and externally.
  • Maintain regular communication with educators, program staff, and parents.
  • Fulfill legal obligations as a Mandated Reporter.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Leading Self

  • Integrity and Resilience

Leading Others

  • Client-Centric Approach

Leading the Organization

  • Dedication to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Equity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work. Current/active LMSW in NYS; LCSW preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Exceptional organizational skills. Capacity to effectively lead and collaborate within teams. Creative problem-solving capabilities. Commitment to continuous improvement.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Valid NYS driver's license. Self-driven with strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, problem-solving aptitude, flexibility, and adaptability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks and respond to emergencies. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training may be necessary.