Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for an Assistant Director of Preventive Case Planning

Location: Oneida County, NY

Earn $63,000 annually

Plus great benefits, including:

• 160 hours of Vacation

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6%

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 locations across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

About the Program and Position:

The Preventive Case Planning Program provides support and coordinated treatment provision for children and families to work through high-risk family-identified concerns, learn new skills, and prevent the removal of children. The successful candidate will supervise a team of six Preventive Case Planners, nurture a safe and healthy office environment, and maintain positive working relationships with our stakeholders at the Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services.

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Preventive Case Planning Services Team, Oneida County DFCS, and other service providers to ensure children, youth, and family's needs are met safely! Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community!

How you get to use your skills…

• Oversee Preventive Case Planning services and transportation support provided by their team.

• Train and certify in Solution Based Casework and provide evidence-based supervision

• Provide immediate feedback and support to supervisees, ensuring compliance with regulations and fidelity to the Solution Based Casework model

• Review and approve service plans, ensuring strengths and needs are identified and reflected on plans

• Ensure timely service delivery

• Advise and support staff during high-risk situations

• Collaborate with Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services and other Stakeholders to ensure the needs of children, youth, and families are met

Schedule:

• Exempt

• Scheduled hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, flexibility is required to meet department and agency needs.

• Rotating on call schedule required

• Master's Degree and 3 years of experience in the Child Welfare System or

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in the Child Welfare System

• Experience in providing case planning and case management services

• Experience in supervision of staff members

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with families in an 'in-home' context

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle with passengers for at least four consecutive hours

• Ability to participate in physical activities with program youth, including running, jumping, bending, and twisting

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

• 160 hours of Vacation

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6%

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work ®

• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist

• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions

• Committed to employee professional development and advancement

• We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

• Large and growing national footprint