Job Description

Position Title: Coordinator of Family Services / Social Worker - Rockland County

Salary: 73,855

Welcome to Arc of Rockland. We provide support and services to nearly 800 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The Arc offers a Preschool; residential offerings; employment and volunteer opportunities; a program designed specifically for adults with autism spectrum disorders; community activities; senior citizen programming; family resources and support; a medical practice; recreational activities and more. With a professional staff of more than 600 employees, The Arc has the expertise and experience necessary to focus on abilities. We work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to ensure that each person is an integral member of the community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker/Coordinator of Family Services performs work that ensures delivery of educational, clinical and social services to students and their families. This individual acts as a team member with staff, parents, and administration to facilitate the provision of a variety of social services to children and families. These individual handles outreach, intake, program/service referrals and the coordination of services for the Children’s Services division.

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Family Services/Bilingual Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology.
• Minimum Experience: One to two years’ experience working with students with disabilities and their families.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• The individual must have excellent written and verbal communication, be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, be able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, maintain the strictest confidentiality, meet paperwork deadlines, and complete reports accurately.

REQUIRED CERTIFICANTION/REGISTRATION :

• Certification or Certification Eligible as a NY State School Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• This position requires daily contact with staff and students in a school and community-based setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides counseling as determined by the CPSE.
• Diligently and compassionately supports parents and families.
• Collaborates with PTFK (Prime Time For Kids) staff, Department of Health, and School Districts regarding initial and supplemental evaluations.
• Serves as a liaison to foster consistent and coordinated communication between PTFK staff and families
• Maintains daily data, communicates with CCSD, oversees auditing
• Assesses, refers, intakes families and individuals for services as needed through – CPSE.
• Provides tours to prospective students and their families
• Coordinates meetings with families and members of the treatment team for students attending Prime Time for Kids.
• A liaison between classroom staff and parents, providing support and insight
• Assists in the evaluation of the delivery of program services; provides methods/suggestions to improve program quality and assists in their implementation
• Analyses current practices, brainstorms alternate suggestions for the program
• Serves as liaison with community-based agencies, including the DDSO and Rockland County Department of Health.
• Maintains up to date records and statistical information for Children’s Services as required by Federal, State, local authorities and our Agency.
• Assists in the development of and review of Children’s Services program plans.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides training to staff as assigned by Director
• Performs related duties as requested

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