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About the Role

The Community Based Children's Case Manager position (STSJP) will be working with youth throughout Columbia County. This program consists of three services: School-Based Programs (SBPP), Community-Based Prevention Program (CBPP) and Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program (STSJP). The goal is to prevent out-of-home placements by providing case management support to families throughout the two counties, working with the entire family not just the identified child.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of up to 12 families and accepts referrals from primary to middle school building principals, the Department of Social Services, Probation Department and the Single Point of Access.
• Has frequent, consistent contact, preferably in the family’s home with the youth, family and/or significant others.
• Provides advocacy services by assisting with family specific needs related to other systems of care and acts as program contact person.
• Coordinates meetings with the families among service providers and school personnel when needed and/or appropriate.
• Provides information in a timely manner to the Case Management Program Director related to units of service, number of families served, admissions and discharges and any other reporting requirements.
• Attends training related to family empowerment, multi-cultural sensitivity, case management, among others.
• Will be required to participate in our Strengthening Families Parenting Program as required by our grant with the Department of Social Services.
• Will participate in 4 sessions of Strengthening Families Program per year during the evening.
• Assist in a facilitation role, support staff, daycare, or transportation role as agreed upon by you and the program supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelors degree or at least 3 years of experience working with families in the Human Services Field.
• Must have knowledge of Children and Families services in Columbia and Greene County.
• Must have knowledge of Department of Social Services and the operations of School Districts.
• Understanding of cultural and family differences and values, and ability to remain non-judgmental is essential.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.
• All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual a plus.

Location

• 713 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534

Work Type

• Full Time-40 Hours/Non-Exempt
• some evenings based on program needs

Experience Level

• at least 3 years of experience working with families in the Human Services Field

Education Level

• bachelors degree

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00-$22.50 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan.
• Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution)
• Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans
• EAP
• generous sick, vacation, personal time
• paid holidays
• mileage reimbursement at the federal rate per mile driven for business use
• tuition reimbursement

About the Company

• The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a full time Community Based Children's Case Manager position.
• Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Equal Opportunity

• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.
• Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.