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POSITION: Relief Worker, PASSAGE SHELTER
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QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in human services and the ability to work in a crisis intervention setting. Must have reliable transportation and valid NYS Driver’s license. Must be willing to work afternoons, midnights, weekends, and Holidays for hourly reimbursed, shift work.
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ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Residential Services Coordinator
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DUTIES:
- Schedule shift work in cooperation with other Relief Staff to cover evening, midnight, weekend, and Holiday hours with occasional coverage of some day hours, as needed.
- Punctuality and consistency in reporting for and covering scheduled work shifts.
- Answer incoming telephone calls from domestic violence victims, assess crisis situations, and take appropriate action. Answer calls from general public requesting information. Handle all callers in a polite and welcoming manner.
- Conduct client Intakes (including all paperwork in legible manner) and admit clients to Shelter. Respect client confidentiality.
- Follow all appropriate procedures upon arrival of client to be admitted, including orientating clients to Shelter physical plant and amenities, educating clients on the Shelter Guidelines and other rules/procedures, clearly presenting fire safety plan, and accompanying client to their assigned room (provide toilet articles).
- Documentation of Daily Log notes and sharing other client information with incoming coverage staff, as appropriate.
- Maintain contact with Shelter clients, providing brief emotional support, as needed. Refer clients to social work staff for counseling issues.
- Monitor and oversee daily chores, meal preparation and cleanup, and ensure that appliances are used in a safe manner.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for women and children in residence, including not leaving the residence unsupervised without supervisory approval.
- Assist Residential Services Coordinator in obtaining and storing supplies, organizing donations, and in maintaining Shelter building and grounds.
- Transport clients on occasion, as directed by supervisor.
- Accompany client on police escort or to the Department of Social Services or other agency appointments, as directed by supervisor.
- Participate actively in regularly scheduled supervision and in Shelter staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.
- Attend and participate in appropriate training and staff meetings.
- Advocate for cultural diversity, as appropriate.
- Report all suspected incidences of child abuse/neglect to NYS Hotline with supervisory approval.
- Comply with all Policies and Procedures of FACS (including NASW Code of Ethics, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Corporate Compliance Policies) and all governmental and legal requirements specific to the Program.
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Director, PASSAGE Program
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc.
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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POSITION: RESIDENT CARE WORKER
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED required and interest in working with adolescents in a crisis shelter setting. Minimum availability of two shifts per week including holidays, weekends and overnights. Availability for short notice coverage preferred. Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS Driver’s License. NYS Division for Youth (Office of Children and Family Services) regulation mandates that all direct service staff have a yearly physical and be checked through the NYS State Central Registry for Child Abuse and Maltreatment (NYSSCR). Your completed physical form must be received by your direct supervisor within thirty (30) days of hire.
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ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Casey House Residential Manager
DUTIES:
- Hourly position with runaway/homeless teens in a 24 hour crisis shelter. Experience working with adolescents. Must be available during daytime and evening hours including weekends, holidays and overnight. Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Innovative, multi-service non-profit.
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Director, Runaway Program
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc.
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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POSITION: CHILDREN’S SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGER
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QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field; 1-2 years specialized training and experience with SED children, adolescents and their families; experience with coordination of community children’s services, emergency services, family court & legal issues, and education system; requires valid NYS driver’s license and use of personal vehicle during work hours.
DUTIES:
- Provide direct social work contacts to 20 SED children and their families.
- Maintain consistent and on-going contact with client and families while fulfilling unit of service expectations.
- Provide emotional support; daily living counseling; parenting education; referral for assessment and treatment; legal advocacy; school coordination and advocacy.
- Facilitate linkage to appropriate services; coordination of hospitalization admission and discharge; mental health education to clients, families, and community.
- Assure client linkages to services for 24 hour coverage.
- Prepare professionally accurate and updated case documentation.
- Establish working relationships with referral sources and other related service agencies
- Review current practices to advocate for change when needed, particularly those needed by families and minority populations.
- Team with billing staff to ensure client active Medicaid status and accurate, complete client billing.
- Meet with Program Supervisor on a regular, planned basis.
- Attend and participate in appropriate training and staff meetings.
- Advocate for cultural diversity, as appropriate.
- Report all suspected incidences of child abuse/neglect to NYS Hotline with supervisory approval.
- Comply with all Policies and Procedures of FACS (including NASW
- Code of Ethics, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Corporate
- Compliance Policies) and al g governmental and legal requirements specific to the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.
Send Resume and Cover Letter by September 17, 2010:
Director, Mental Health Program
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc.
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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POSITION: SECRETARY/ LOCKPORT OFFICE
(Part-Time 18-21 Hours) 3 Days per Week w/Pro-rated Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma with extensive business training in
general office procedures, good customer service skills and accounting practices. Computer and data entry required.
DUTIES:
- Provides general reception duties to all FACS clients and general public coming into the Lockport office.
- Refers, screens, and retrieves all incoming phone calls to requested individuals and appropriate programs. Acts as a message system for all program staff.
- Prepares and retrieves data regarding individual program needs and assists with medical release records, follow up form letters and miscellaneous reports.
- Assists Program Directors and Supervisors with preparing for meetings, events, trainings and other projects as requested.
- Completes clerical job duties in a timely manner including correspondence, compiling client statistics, data entry and other relevant communications.
- Responsible for purchasing and distribution of all office supplies, equipment, phones, cell phones, petty cash and program incentives for each program located in the Lockport office.
- Track and sort all incoming and outgoing mail for all staff and programs in the Lockport office.
- Updates policies and procedures manual as directed
Send Resume and Cover Letter by September 17, 2010:
Administrative Assistant
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc.
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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POSITION: Father Advocate, Healthy Families Niagara
QUALIFICATIONS: AAS Degree in a Human Service field with 3-5 years experience in the human services and/or mental health fields OR a Bachelor’s degree in the human services, social sciences, education, or health fields with 1-2 years experience. Live near or in target area.
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Applicants must exhibit strong interpersonal skills which easily and quickly engage fathers of young children; must have knowledge of child development and parent child interactions; and have experience in effectively conducting groups.
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A valid NYS Driver’s License is required and use of personal vehicle during work hours.
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DUTIES:
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Responsible for planning and implementation of a fatherhood advocacy program to support the fathers of families in the HFN program throughout Niagara County.
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Engage and recruit fathers of HFN families to participate in the
program.
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Provide information and education regarding child development to fathers and other members of their families.
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Provide information and education regarding parent-child interactions with emphasis on father-child interactions.
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Secure funding to continue and expand the fatherhood program with assistance and direction from the HFN Program Director.
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Conduct trainings and workshops regarding fatherhood for the staff and other community partners and providers.
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Provide information and referral regarding employment, educational and training opportunities to fathers who seek to improve their financial base.
Send Resume and Cover Letter by September 17, 2010
Director, Healthy Families Niagara
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER FOR PASSAGE PROGRAM, PASSAGE
FOR PARENTS COMPONENT (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
QUALIFICATIONS: Full time position with excellent benefits available in an innovative, multi-service non-profit agency. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related fields with knowledge in child development and child welfare program. Experience in court testimony valued.
DUTIES:
- Position involves working with children in outreach assessments, education and linkage for parents. A valid NYS Driver’s License is required and use of a personal vehicle during work hours.
Resume and cover letter to by September 17, 2010
Director, PASSAGE Program
Family & Children’s Service of Niagara, Inc.
1522 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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