A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/ or affected by trauma.
Note:
Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for the experience listed above.
License:
Required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey and a clean driver's abstract.
ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES
(SVS): Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.
DESCRIPTION
Responsible for transporting children and/or parents to and from visitation locations; ensuring safety of passengers, maintaining vehicle; Supervises visits, as needed; Documents transportation encounters and visits; Communicates with visitation specialists, parents, resource parents, children, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Engaging Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture. Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment. Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports. Active Listening Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs. Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner. Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture. Teaming Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves. Coaching Operates from a trauma-informed perspective. The Children's Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Monday to Friday. Weekends as Needed 35 Hours per Week
