What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Coordinator position at The William George Agency for Childrens Serv?
Job Description
Job Description
Family Services Coordinator
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master's Degree, preferably in Social Work, Human Services, or Counseling, or Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of direct experience working with youth and families in a counseling position (copy required upon initial hire date), with a commitment to obtain Master’s degree within five (5) years
- Valid NYS Drivers License (copy required)
- Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of initial hire date)
- Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
REQUIREMENTS :
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting
NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List
Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)
NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
HOURS :
SALARY :
70,000-90,000 / Annually
POSITION OBJECTIVE :
To effectively work with families in order to implement the treatment planning process with families and or permanency resources to facilitate the goal of family reunification and to work with the family to develop and implement a continuing care plan and establish effective permanency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
DEPARTMENT : Residential Services
POSITION LEVEL : Responsible to the Behavioral Health Clinician and Residential Department Head (Director of Developmental Achievement Services, Strive Services, or Special Services) for all treatment and liaison functions
About The William George Agency for Children’s Services
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
