School Liaison, ACCESS
ACCESS - Onondaga County Children and Family Services
Syracuse, New York - Onsite
Full-Time Nonexempt: 40 hours
Compensation: $52,062.40/year
Put the CARE in your CAREER!
At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities and spark change in organizations that put people first. Our vision guides us all in the right direction: a world of communities where everyone flourishes. CCSI is a trusted partner to human-centered organizations. We work with government, education, and non-profit institutions to strengthen their day-to-day operations, build successful teams, plan for the future, and increase their impact. We help organizations rise so communities can flourish. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply.
We are seeking a talented School Liaison, ACCESS to join our team of nearly 500 employees. As a member of the ACCESS Team and partner of the Onondaga County School-Based Initiatives Division, the School Liaison, ACCESS serves as the point person for designated schools, providing support to students/families experiencing school attendance concerns or other challenges that may impact their student’s academic achievement and or well-being. This Preventive Response offers voluntary assistance to families through a partnered assessment process that supports problem-solving, solution-building, and best-fit service connection to meet the student’s and or family’s needs.
CCSI is partnering with Onondaga County Children and Family Services' ACCESS Program to hire the School Liaison, ACCESS. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of Onondaga County Children and Family Services.
In this role, you will
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Serving as liaison to designated schools to support children and families struggling with child welfare-related needs that do not rise to the level of a mandated report.
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Responding to referrals generated from assigned school(s)
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Partnering with families to complete the assessment process, explore family supports, assist with problem-solving and identify solutions.
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Conducting home visits/meetings with assigned families.
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Completing an assessment with families; using diverse assessment tools as needed.
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Educating families on services and community resources available and completing associated referrals.
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Coordinating and facilitating/co-facilitating meetings with families that may include school district personnel and or service providers.
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Maintaining a connection with the youth/family, providing short-term continued support and or case management services throughout the response process
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Conducting other tasks as assigned
What You Bring
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BA/BS in the Human Services field with 2 years of relevant professional experience and/or some advanced hours of training, or equivalent education and work experience (see CCSI's equivalency chart ).
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Experience working with children/youth and their families
Required for this position are:
- Satisfactory completion of all required screenings.
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Valid Class D New York State Driver License and access to a motor vehicle insured with $300,000 liability coverage to meet transportation requirements of the position.
At CCSI, you’ll enjoy
Market-competitive compensation · An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program.
An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices.
Continuous professional development opportunities.
A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.
We Are CCSI!
For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal.
At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us.
CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
