Respite Coordinator

Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York.

Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency.

Job Details:

Family Services of Westchester is looking for full-time Respite Coordinator for our Respite location in White Plains, NY.

POSITION TITLE: Respite Coordinator

SALARY: $55,000 starting

STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISED BY: Division Director of Community Impact The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• NOTE – this is primarily a weekday position 4 days, but will require weekend hours (1 day) to supervise and directly provide training for staff
• Schedule and plan therapeutic and recreational weekday and weekend activities.
• Coordinator will act as primary intake point person for new Respite referrals
• Setting up appointments with families and coordinating initial visits
• Act as on-site point person, supervise weekend staff and provide overall leadership of Weekend Success program as well as our summer camp program.
• Collaborate with other program coordinators to ensure services are offered within Respite activities.
• As part of the Respite team, develop, strengthen, and support staff development
• Attend community network meetings in the community
• Attend and co-facilitate weekly and monthly staff meetings
• Embody the culture and values of the program and the agency
• Support program activities and major events; for example, the Summer BBQ, Summer Reunion, and other annual events.
• Assist with other Respite program activities, as required by Respite Director

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Social Work or related field. MSW or masters in related field preferred.
• VALID Driver’s License required
• Experience in the System of Care principles and demonstrated ability to work effectively with families whose children are challenged by Serious Emotionally Disturbance (SED)
• Ability to connect with people, recognizing and building on their individual strengths
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits
• Ability to communicate information clearly and in a strength-based, sensitive way, both orally and in writing
• Consistency and dependability-being responsible to meet obligations and honor commitments
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and willing to work weekends regularly
• Sense of humor

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.

At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and if the position of Head Start Assistant Teacher speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please submit your resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

FSW is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000