Job Information
Child & Family Services of NY Community Service Worker in Buffalo, New York
Description
The Community Service Worker establishes effective working relationships with child & caregiver to support, guide, mentor, coach and/or train the child and/or family/caregiver in successful functioning in the home and community environments.
Work one-on-one or in small groups (i.e.: no more than three enrolled children) and their support networks;
Work flexible schedules as skill building activities may take place at any time of the day, so long as the activities do not supplant a child’s expected educational activities or programs
Assist the enrolled child with task completion, communication, socialization, interpersonal behavior, sensory, motor development
Implement activities designed to assist the child in acquiring and enhancing fundamental skills
Participate with the enrolled child in communication, activities of daily living, problem-solving, managing money and eliminating maladaptive behaviors
Provide transportation to and from services when necessary
Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Provide Behavior Modification training one-on-one or in groups not to exceed 12 participants
Provide direct advocacy in the community and with the Educational System or others regarding the child’s disability(ies) and needs related to his or her health care issues for the child and/or family caregiver to prevent disruption
Develop service plans to address child’s needs regarding Crisis Prevention that all lead to deterioration in the child’s condition and/or the need for institutional care
Develop service plans to address child’s needs regarding ability to improve functioning in the community
Develop service plans to address prevocational and supportive employment opportunities and success for the child
Provide respite in the child's home, and other sites within the community that best fit the needs of the child and family
Motivate the child to engage in meaningful activities
Assist the child and family/caregiver in acquiring, developing, and using functional skills or techniques that enable the child to function successfully in the home and community environments
Assist child/youth in developing skills for independent living and in accessing vocational skills training
Assist child’s family/foster family including siblings, in teaching them how to best support the enrolled child in maintaining the skill set
Temporary, short term, care for the enrolled child, on an emergency or planned basis providing relief from care giving responsibilities for the family/foster family
Supervise the child and engage the child in recreational activities that support his/her constructive interests and abilities
Conduct Psycho-education (one-on-one or group) involving the child and/or the family/caregiver
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to the family/caregiver environment to monitor crisis management and/or behavior management activities
Provide services in individual and/or group settings, but with no more than 12 individuals at a time
Ability to proactively identify and plan for significant or “sentinel events” in the child’s life that may trigger anxiety, frustration and crisis with the potential for leading to the deterioration in the child’s condition and/or the need for institutional care
Interact and engage with other children in appropriate developmental activities or appropriate community activities, such as: health care appointments, vocational opportunities, or other community engagements included in a detailed family/caregiver support plan
Certified teachers to provide in-home or community based, one-on-one instruction for students in grades K-12 in all academic subject areas
Sessions occur at the student's home or at a preferred location, such as a public library one-on-one
Tutors are responsible for assisting students in achieving a better understanding in a specific subject; tutors will present the information in a way that a student can understand, and will help them develop confidence in themselves and a positive attitude toward school; tutors will provide students with the necessary skills, so that they can continue academic success
Tutors should show a proficiency in a particular subject, demonstrate patience, with students who have a hard time grasping a subject or have developed a negative attitude towards school, have excellent organizational skills and demonstrate responsibility and dependability; must motivate students who are truant, failing, or have had multiple suspensions
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services preferred.
Must have reliable means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license
Must be flexible to meet the needs of children and families in their homes
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must possess adequate computer and oral communication skills
Hours: Varies, flexible based on families’ needs, including nights and weekends.
Competitive hourly pay rate of $18 to $19 depending on degree and experience.
C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)– Bereavement: Four Paid Days– Paid Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)
Diversity Statement:
Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C+FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.
Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)