Fulfill duty of Mandated Reporter, which entails reporting any suspected instances of child abuse or maltreatment.

Attend 20 days of training on the ChildSuccessNYC components and subsequently implement : Keeping Foster and Kinship Parents Supported and Trained (KEEP), Parenting through Change (PTC), Youth Development Skills Coaching (YDSC), R3 Communication strategy, and Family Finding.

Comply with the Solution Based Casework model and practices.

Establish contact with children, birth parents, and foster families within 48 hours of placement.

Conduct  face-to-face and home casework contacts every month to assess child safety, provide support, and discuss progress towards permanency; additional contacts to be conducted as needed.

Gather, organize, document and maintain both electronic and paper records containing all casework activities for each child and parent within the mandated time frame.

Complete semi-annual reports regarding the status of the family’s action plan and progress towards permanency.

Conduct group facilitation with birth parents and foster parents.

Adhere to appropriate communication strategies when working with youth, birth parents, foster parents and stakeholders.

Work within the fidelity guidelines of the interventions while delivering the material in a manner that appeals to the needs of parents and youths.

Meet with Supervisor one-on-one on a consistent basis to discuss safety and permanency issues of caseload.

Prepare court reports and other legal documentation to provide updates regarding casework with families.

Testify in family court proceedings regarding the status of cases.

Make referrals for services for children and families both internally and externally.

Refer correctly and collaborate closely with assigned Youth Skill Coaches and monitor their interactions with youth.

Coordinate and participate regularly in conferences with families, children, and foster parents regarding safety, permanency and well-being.

Coordinate, supervise, and assess visits between parents/family resources and their children weekly using proper observation and coaching methods.

Be available to handle crises or emergencies, such as psychiatric hospitalizations, 24/7, whenever they occur.

Communicate effectively with NYC Children’s Services, medical and mental health centers, schools,  consultants, other SCO programs, and all other relevant parties.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Education/Degree: Bachelor’s degree required for Family Foster Care, BSW or MSW preferred.

Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services.

Continued employment contingent upon certification in Solution Based Casework and compliance with ChildSuccessNYC model.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.