SAY CSF Family Support Partner

SAY SAN DIEEGO,, INC.

CSF Family Suport Partner


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DEPARTMENT

: YFCS # OF HOURS: Full-time

REPORTS TO

: Program Coordinator PAYRATE:

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

POSITION PROFILE:

Provides direct and indirect services to a caseload of culturally diverse individuals and/or families, including comprehensive assessment, information and referral, case planning, education, advocacy and other supportive services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Supervise and manage a full time caseload.

Provide case management services to include interviewing, assessing, case planning, solution seeking, goal setting, referral, advocacy, life skills training and family building.

Identify individual/family strengths that can be applied to overcome specific challenges.

Remain culturally sensitive and respectful in all client, staff and community interactions.

Provide support in the form of reflective listening, emotional support, strengths identification, challenge identification and solution seeking as needed.

Provide client advocacy and follow-up as needed.

Maintain ongoing contact with clients to build trusting relationships, provide support, serve as a referral source and monitor progress toward identified goals.

Perform home and/or school visits as part of the client assessment and case planning process.

Maintain accurate, updated case files and document required program data as required by funders.


Perform outreach activities within the community.

Participate in staff meetings, training and other meetings as required.

Participate in ongoing supervision to strengthen professional skills.


Communicate positive and negative feedback from the community or clients through supervisor to management.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Implement identified evidence based parenting education models with fidelity.


Coordinates emergency assistance to individual clients, which may include provision of basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, crisis intervention, information and/or referral.


Maintain ongoing and regular communication with Child Welfare Services workers through telephone and written communication

Attend Child Welfare Service consultation and Team Decision Making Meetings as needed as a CSF representative

Participate in regular individual and group supervision

Perform home visits for client sessions with flexibility and attention to client’s schedule (including evenings and weekends as needed).


QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):



BA or BS degree in Social Work or related field.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Two years of related experience in case management and direct client service.

Valid CA Driver license

Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to use it for job-related tasks.

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KNOWDLEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:



Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures.

Ability to manage multiple demands and prioritize when needed.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Knowledge of relevant resources within the community
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Experience working with parents and families involved in the child welfare system.