Top 50 Foster care case Jobs in Amherst, Ny

Foster Care Family Specialist - Bachelor's Degree Required
Together For Youth —Buffalo, NY
- $23.08 - $24.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Case Worker - Foster Care
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $20.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Office
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Foster Care Case Manager
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. —Amherst, NY
- $24.12 - $25.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Visitation Coach
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $20.40 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Caregiving
Care Navigator
Independent Health —Buffalo, NY
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
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Campus Advocate
CRISIS SERVICES —Buffalo, NY
- $22.04 - $25.81 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Foster Care Alumni Specialist
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $19.23 - $21.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Office
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Community Services Caseworker
Jewish Family Service —Buffalo, NY
- $21 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Promotions Assistant
Audacy, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Fire and Safety Representative (NY HELPS)
State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of —Buffalo, NY
- $66,951 - $85,138 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Criminal background check
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Speech Language-Pathologist
Beyond Support Network —Depew, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Counselor - Mental Health/Substance Use
Horizon Health Services —Getzville, NY
- $50,706 - $58,552 a year
- Evenings as needed
- 18 years or older
- Addiction Medicine
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Part-Time Home Finder
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
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Audacy Buffalo Show Host
Audacy, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $35,000 - $55,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Commercial
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Temporary Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory —Buffalo, NY
- $21.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Mid-level
- Residential
8d
Youth Peer Advocate
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. —Lockport, NY
- $19.50 - $21.30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Morning Show Co-Host WKSE
Audacy, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Case Planner
Child & Family Services —Buffalo, NY
- $24.61 - $25.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Life Skills Coach
Gateway-Longview, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- $17.00 - $19.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Case Planner - Preventive Services
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $21.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
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Foster Care Family Specialist - Bachelor's Degree Required

Together For Youth -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.08 - $24.04 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Care documentation
Schedule management
Driver's License
Documentation tools
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Relationship management
Productivity software

Full Job Description

The Family Specialist is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive case management plan for youth and families to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of youth in foster care.

Schedule

8:30AM-5PM, some evenings required, flexible schedule dependent on case needs.

Job Responsibilities

Conducts assessment of family’s strengths and needs; assesses problem areas and utilizes various treatment modalities and resources to effect growth and change.
Participates in development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plan. Develops alternative placement or permanency resources for youth that may not return to their families. Completes a comprehensive discharge summary at least eight weeks prior to discharge.
Delivers effective case management services, including ensuring counseling sessions are scheduled as needed and children receive required medical and dental examinations. Tracks and monitors services provided, completes all documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner. Ensures compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent and necessary release of information.
Conducts casework contacts with families, as needed but at least twice a month, in their homes and community settings to focus on treatment goals. Engages youth and family by developing effective and caring relationship. Ensures children are maintained in safe, secure environments.
Acts as a bridge between youth and family, and foster care treatment teams through telephone, face-to-face contacts, family conferences, comprehensive treatment reviews, etc. Attend treatment review meetings.
Assists with reunification of youth with family, community, school by implementing permanent supports and resources including but not limited to identifying and working with a mentor, setting up after school recreational and job opportunities and developing a relapse prevention program.

Job Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
- A Master’s degree (MSW, MHC, MFT, or related) is strongly preferred and may be required for clinical or supervisory roles.
Preferred 1 years of direct experience working with at-risk youth and families, case management, child welfare, trauma-informed care preferably in a home-based, or community setting.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes variable hours: days, evenings and occasional on-call responsibilities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to agency standards.
Access to a reliable vehicle is required, as frequent travel is necessary.
Ability to plan and coordinate transportation for home visits, appointments, and court-related obligations in an efficient and timely manner.
Ability to engage and support individuals and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated understanding of, equity, and inclusive practices in service delivery.
Excellent communication skills, including clear and professional verbal interactions, effective and empathetic listening, and accurate, objective, and timely written documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based documentation systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TFY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

We take actions as an equal opportunity employer to attract, promote, and retain the most fully qualified candidates without regard to race, traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, ancestry/place of birth, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy related condition), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decision making, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, familial status, partnership status, veteran status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, stalking, or sex offense victim status, criminal conviction record, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status with respect to receiving public assistance, disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other categories protected under the law.

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