Job Summary

The Permanency Specialist II Family delivers permanency services within Hillside’s Permanency Resource Centers and/or Kinship programs.  The Permanency Specialist II will work primarily with adult caregivers including Kinship caregivers, legal guardians, and adoptive parents.  Services are delivered through in-person visits, educational and support groups, and family enrichment activities.  These services seek to increase connections and support for families in order to sustain permanency for the youth in their care. This position will cover the counties of Broome and Tioga.

Essential Job functions

Provide case management services for families adhering to funder deadlines and compliance requirements.  Engage caregivers to increase supports, connections, and skills in order to positively impact permanency for youth in their care.  Complete all client enrollment processes within specified time frames to include: initial intake, assessments, treatment plans, and safety plans.  Schedule and meet with assigned families, in person, for one-to-one monthly client visits.  Assess family needs and assist families in identifying and accessing needed resources in order to support permanency on a continuous basis.  Provide parenting education one-to-one and in group format to help caregivers manage challenging, high risk youth behaviors at home, in the community and school. Attend school meetings when needed to advocate for youth needs and support parent/caregiver. Work with team to identify and implement quarterly family engagement activities and educational workshops.  Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation according to agency policies and protocols. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or human services; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 2 years of case management experience required

OR 

Associate’s degree in psychology or human services with a minimum of 2 years of case management experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

Ability to understand and adhere to all funder requirements  Ability to deliver parenting education training Ability to continuously assess client needs and adapt plans accordingly to address identified needs  Ability to de-escalate and manage crisis situations both in-person and by phone Ability to work through a series of issues using independent judgment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends The following daily physical demands are required: Sitting (up to 6 hours) Occasional standing (up to 2 hour) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Driving (several times a week up to 6 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Weekly lifting up to 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.) Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or smoke is apparent   Ability to change positions as needed

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

While Hillside is a restraint free environment, there may be times in a “life or limb” situation, that staff may be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

 

$19.46 Minimum pay rate, $31.25 Maximum pay rate, 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!

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran