We are currently hiring for a Care Coordinator II at our Lakewood, NY location.
The Care Coordinator II is a full-time (40-hour) position. It is a flexible/ varied schedule that is based from home. The Care Coordinator meets with caregiver families, birth parents, extended family, service providers, other potential kinship supports to provide the following services:
The Chautauqua One Family program provides wrap-around services to families with children who are at-risk for, or in placement with kinship caregivers. The goal of the One Family Program is to implement the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) model, in order to decrease the number of Chautauqua County children in non-relative foster care placement.
- Introduce the One Family program and the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) model and explain how the program can help families in development of a plan of care for their children.
- Work in close communication with the County Caseworker to advocate for / and support the family to ensure the safety and care of the children.
- Partner with family (and kin) to help identify all needs and safety concerns, as well as the strengths and resources within the family system.
- Meet with family to identify resources, potential care givers and service providers.
- Coordinate all details related to implementation of a family meeting
A Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in human services is required, (Master’s degree preferred). The best candidate for this position will have excellent communication and organizational skills; be an independent worker; have a strong aptitude for initiating conversations with new people; is comfortable with managing and negotiating conflict, and able to complete paperwork efficiently and within time deadlines.
Candidates must complete a thorough background check, have a valid New York State Driver’s License and able to meet agency driving and insurance standards.
$20.18 Minimum Rate per hour, $30.28 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
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