Social Worker, Prevention

SOCIAL WORKER 

Full Title: Social Worker, Prevention

Location: Albany, NY 

Program: Prevention/Stronger Together

Type:  Exempt (salary) 

Pay Range: $62,353.20 To $65,000.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9am-5pm w/flexibility as needed 

Notes: Hybrid role (office/remote); Local travel required – must have a Valid NYS Driver’s License 

Job Ref. #: 0102

About Us

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. 

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. 

If you would like to learn more about our agency or one of our many programs, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org

Our Mission

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

Position Overview

Within the Prevention Social Worker position, you will be facilitating solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the family’s service plan. Activities provided under prevention services are intended to assist the child/youth and family/caregivers to achieve stability and foster improvement in daily living, personal recovery, resiliency, family and interpersonal relationships, school relationships and create community integration, with an effort towards achieving/maintaining permanency for all children within the family.

Services are delivered in the family’s home, or other community settings, and are goal-directed based on the individual needs of that family. The service delivered by the Prevention Social Worker will be in conjunction with other services being delivered to the youth and family by the Case Planner, Youth Development Specialist, and Family Advocate, as well as other community providers.  As such, Prevention Social Worker staff must work in a coordinated manner with both agency and outside providers. 

Position Requirements & Specifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services field, plus one year of applicable experience; OR 
  • Exception may be considered for a candidate in their final year of a master’s program with the expectation of completion within one year of hire.
• A clean and valid New York State Driver’s License; and be actively licensed for at least one (1) year - is required*.  
• Local travel is required to provide youth services; therefore, it is essential to have a reliable (fully-insured) vehicle with proof of 100/300 liability coverage.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules
• Knowledge of community resources is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Business Workspace Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc.), and use secure Internet practices.
• Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes with client needs and functioning; And a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, and handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality. 
• Ability to complete pre-employment background check requirements, including CBC fingerprinting.

*Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire; with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Engage directly with youth and families in their home and community to provide 1-1 teaching, coaching, psychoeducation, and rehabilitative counseling to build the skills and capacities of a families struggling with mental health and developmental challenges. 
• Provide evidence-based services as identified on the family’s Treatment/Service Plan following the specific frequency, scope, and duration while being in accordance with Prevention Services regulations.
• Regular and ongoing communication with other providers to advocate for the family’s needs, mental health wellbeing and any non-healthcare needs (ex. housing, employment, social support).
• Facilitation of groups at agency location consisting of topics relevant to our population (parenting trauma recovery, peer support, etc)
• Clinician will adhere to the CASSP Core Principles, affirming a client’s right to self-determination and full involvement with the treatment team in terms of developing service goals and consumer friendly methods for attaining these goals; assuring that services are child centered, family focused, culturally competent and community based.
• Collaborates with staff across all agency programs to ensure quality environments and adherence to regulations.
• Meets bi-weekly with Associate Executive Director of Clinical Services for clinical supervision
• Serves on Agency committees as requested by Director of Prevention Services.
• Timely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record.
• Local travel required to provide the services in the family home, or other community settings.
• Maintain a positive, strength-based and person-centered approach at all times.
• Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Offer You**

At St. Catherine’s Center for Children, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. We offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:

Financial Security & Future Planning

Health & Well-being

Professional Growth & Culture

**Please note: To qualify for specific benefits, certain terms and conditions may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health, pregnancy, family history, genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.