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About the Role

The Family Specialist is responsible for coordinating therapeutic activities for youth and families to ensure they can live safely, productively, and independently within their home community.

Responsibilities

Provide a steady presence during crisis situations, helping youth restore safety and stability through a calm, solution-focused approach.
Support youth and families throughout the full course of care, including assessment, supportive counseling, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Facilitate psycho-educational and independent living groups covering topics such as budgeting, job applications, cooking, housing, healthcare, and daily living skills.
Serve as the link between school and home, attending CSE and IEP meetings, advocating for appropriate supports, and maintaining educational continuity through transitions.
Fulfill multiple roles including mentor, job coach, educator, and advocate, assisting youth with tasks from interview preparation to navigating difficult family conversations.
Structure home visits as goal-driven sessions to rebuild trust and communication between youth and family.
Lead treatment reviews to align the team around a shared plan and track progress.
Maintain strong working relationships with referring agencies and county caseworkers for coordinated service delivery.
Complete documentation accurately and on time, capturing youth progress according to state and agency standards.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required; MSW preferred.
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with diverse youth and families.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary.
Must possess a current and valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
Paid Orientation & Training: All new hires must complete 2-3 weeks of mandatory, fully paid training (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Full attendance is required before transitioning to a permanent shift.

Skills

Ability to handle crisis intervention in a solution-focused manner.
Communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills.

Location

Rochester Group Home - Rochester, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Flexible

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
MSW preferred

Salary/Compensations

$23.08 - $25.24 Hourly

Benefits

Fully paid training

About the Company

Together for Youth is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment.
We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

Equal Opportunity

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth 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.
Employees who have access to compensation information cannot disclose it unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.