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Family Counselor/Social Worker

Families Now

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Family Counselor/Social Worker

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YWCA OF ULSTER COUNTY- FAMILIES NOW
Families Now is an intensive family preservation program serving high-risk families residing in Ulster County. Families Now is designed to offer immediate short-term services to families with a child or children at imminent risk of an out-of-home placement or to expedite the youth’s reunification.

Job Description: Each counselor carries a caseload of 2 families for a period of 4 to 6 weeks and conduct home visits 3-5x/week (approx. 10-15 direct contact hours weekly). Services are provided in the family's home or a location chosen by them. The program provides around-the-clock crisis availability. Strengths-based and solution-focused interventions focus on strengthening parental skills to improve family functioning. Complex case management is provided to help stabilize the family and meet their concrete needs. Counselors work in collaboration with the LDSS, school districts, community agencies, MH and SA service providers regarding treatment protocol and recommendations. Program Director meets with each counselor weekly for individual supervision, or more if additional support is needed. Weekly team meetings consist of case reviews for weekend on-call, and opportunity for peer support.

Educational Qualifications: Master of Social Work (MSW)

General Qualifications: Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle *Counselors use their own personal vehicles for all client visits and client transportation; Mandated Reporter and SCR clearance.

Pay & Benefits: Starting salary is between $55,000- $60,000. Paid personal, vacation and sick time; employer contribution toward health insurance incl. dental and vision; retirement contributions after two years of employment; 100% employee contribution 403B available; mileage reimbursement from the Families Now office to client homes and for client transportation, at the federal rate. A supportive staff, competitive salary and benefits make this job a truly rewarding experience!

YWCA USA is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and freedom for all. YWCA Ulster County strives to facilitate the empowerment of women by increasing their educational, economic, political, legal, and social opportunities and to advocate for racial justice and human rights. YWCA Ulster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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