Family Engagement Caseworker

Company: Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA
Location: Scranton
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Family Engagement Caseworker

Location: Parent Child Programs - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Department: Parent Child Programs

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description: Job Title: Family Engagement CaseworkerReports To: Program ManagerHours: 37.5 hours/weekLocation: Scranton, PA (onsite)FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt Outreach Culture:Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach - Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. We are an organization with 35 years of serving the community and are expanding our services to meet the growing needs in our service area. Outreach Benefits:We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401k plan
• Personal and bereavement leave time
• Flexible work arrangements
  Summary:As members of the Outreach staff, the Family Engagement Caseworker (FEC) collaborates with Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services staff to assist in the safety and well-being of the youth involved in child welfare services. The FEC coordinates all aspects of the Family Engagement processes including but not limited to Family Group Decision Making Conferences, Crisis and Rapid Response Meetings, Family Team Conferences, as well as individual Family Finding activities. The FEC will also be responsible for assisting the county caseworkers with Family Finding activities and the court reports. Duties:
  • Complete forms with county caseworkers and/or participant families in order to gather information needed to complete Family Engagement activities.
  • Attend placement meetings and provide Crisis and Rapid Responses to cases as needed.
  • Attend Family Finding training. Conduct Family Finding activities with the family.
  • Attend all shelter care hearings and subsequent hearings as needed.
  • Participate in case staffing and/or CASSP meetings as needed.
  • Attend Foundations training via the Child Welfare Resource Center.
  • Attend training and facilitate Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Conferences. Preparation needs for a Conference include: contacting the family, contacting and preparing all invitees, identifying and securing a location for the conference, identifying the date and time of the conference, coordination of the preparation or arrangement of a meal for the conference, addressing transportation and lodging issues for the participants.
  • Attend Charting the Life Course Training and other training related to Family Engagement services.
  • Assist the facilitator of Family Team Conferences (FTC) as needed.
  • Will alternate with other FE Caseworkers to participate in Family Team Conferences.
  • Educate and recruit family members from the FTC's to participate in FGDM.
  • Attend public and private events and proceedings to promote Family Engagement.
  • May be required to drive long distances, carry small children and their belongings, and occasionally be subjected to high stress/ high conflict situations.
  • Complete referrals for evidenced based programs for participants as needed.
  • Assist with data collection, data entry and reporting related to Family Engagement services.
  • Participate in Outreach agency activities and on cross agency teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance is mandatory.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience:
    Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software; web-based training and data entry. Certificates and Licenses:
    Valid PA Driver's License; Must be able to obtain clearances under PA Child Protection laws. Other Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to analyze complex information, employ crisis intervention, assess for substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness.
    • Strong interpersonal and organization skills. Experience working with diverse constituencies is helpful.
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are helpful.
    • Some evening and weekend hours are required as needed. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands:The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.**Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
      
      
      
      
      
      
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