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Family Engagement Specialist, School-Based
2 months ago
About Our Organization
St. Catherine's Center for Children is a non-profit organization that offers a wide array of services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families, and adults. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive range of human services that offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.
Job Summary
The Family Engagement Specialist will work closely with the Lansingburgh Central School District and be part of a collaborative school-based interdisciplinary team aimed to provide comprehensive mental health support to the students and families of the district. The Family Engagement Specialist will be a resource for students and their families by being an agent for needs assessment and a vital linkage to community-based services.
Key Responsibilities
- Accept referrals from the school and engage with families within 24 hours.
- Conduct Social Determinants of Health assessments to identify factors impacting physical and mental health.
- Develop home-based Crisis and Safety Plans that align with existing safety plans, treatment plans and/or school-based support plans.
- Conduct ACE Screenings on youth and other family members, when appropriate.
- Link families to supports within the community.
- Meet with families in their homes or in neutral settings to discuss their needs and develop plans to support them.
- Transport families to and from appointments, when needed.
- Attend school-based events to promote the service and encourage family participation.
- Attend school-based planning meetings for youth as part of an interdisciplinary education and care team.
- Collaborate closely with school personnel to ensure a coordinated approach to support the youth and their family.
- Collaborate closely with other providers, including home-based services, and health and mental health providers.
- Document all contacts and significant case events in the agency's electronic health record.
- Carry out all of the responsibilities of the Children's Health Home Care Manager for those youth enrolled in that program and assigned to them.
Organizational Relationships
- Will work under the supervision of the Director of Children's Health Home Care Management.
- Collaborates with the personnel of the Lansingburgh Central School District and Rensselaer County Mental Health and works as part of an interdisciplinary school-based team.
- Internally, works closely with other Community Based Services programs, including Children's Health Home Care Management and Children's Community Based Treatment and Support Services.
Requirements
- MSW or Master's Degree in a human service field preferred. BSW or Bachelor's Degree in a human service field with at least two years' experience in service planning or care coordination accepted.
- Must possess a professional record of integrity and strong advocacy for at-risk families in a community setting.
- Competent clerical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to type well and operate in an electronic health record with accuracy.
- Clean and valid NYS driver's license.
- Ability to transport clients to appointments as needed.
- Ability to work effectively in a shared decision-making model as a team member, while respecting the roles of others.
- Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with collaborative partners.
- Proficiency in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Business Suite.
- Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
- Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated placidity and patience.
- Eagerness to learn new theories and practice models to enhance effectiveness and to achieve program outcomes.
- Must have the ability to pass required pre-employment background checks.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
- Health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- On-going professional development and career opportunities.
- Pension plan with aggressive agency contribution.
- Life insurance.
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement.
- Fast-paced and business casual work environment.
