- Provide individual treatment and supportive services to youth and families including but not limited to role modeling in the home and community, assistance with homework and/or participation in related education activities, and others as identified in the treatment plan.
- Participate in development of individual service plans.
- Conduct family team meetings with families to discuss on-going decision-making process etc.
- Function as an advocate on behalf of youth with community agencies and facilitate linkages of children and families to resources.
- Maintain regular communication with guardians, foster parents, and/or biological parents of youth.Assist with youth supervision and provide transportation to youth and families as needed.
- Collaborate with service providers including but not limited to DSS and Mental Health Clinic to ensure the best service delivery.
- Document status and progress made on all goals including but not limited to; educational, vocational, social/emotional, behavioral and personal matters.Completes all reports in timely manner.
- Critical thinker, caring, good driver, and team player.
- Minimum High School diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience working with youth and families preferred. Experience working in not for profit preferred.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various hours, nights, weekends, and holidays and on call hours.
- Valid Driver's License required dependent upon region.
- Travel is required.
- Navigating City Public Transportation may be required, dependent upon region.
- Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
- Skills: organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
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Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Jewish Family Services of Western New York Buffalo, United StatesJewish Family Services of Western New York has an exciting opportunity for Care Specialists with our Refugee and Immigrant Center for Healing (RICH). · Do you have a passion for working with survivors of torture and trauma? · Do you have a case management background? · Do you h ...
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Care Specialist
1 week ago
Jewish Family Services of Western New York Buffalo, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJewish Family Services of Western New York has an exciting opportunity for Care Specialists with our Refugee and Immigrant Center for Healing (RICH). · Do you have a passion for working with survivors of torture and trauma? · Do you have a case ...
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Customer Care Specialist
3 weeks ago
Brook & Whittle Buffalo, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · Description:Brook + Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Customer Care Specialist. · The position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts ...
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Community Care Specialist
3 weeks ago
Berkshire Farm Center and Services Buffalo, United StatesJoin Our MissionThe Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for assisting the team w ...
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Customer Care Specialist
3 weeks ago
Brook & Whittle Buffalo, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · Description:Brook + Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Customer Care Specialist. · The position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts ...
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Community Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Berkshire Farm Center & Services For Youth Buffalo, United StatesJoin Our MissionThe Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities.The position is responsible for assisting the team wi ...
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Customer Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Brook & Whittle Buffalo, United States: Brook + Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Customer Care Specialist. · The position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts and building rapport through effective brand/ ...
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Community Care Specialist
1 week ago
Knewin Buffalo, United StatesJoin Our Mission · The Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for assisting the tea ...
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Community Care Specialist
1 week ago
Knewin Buffalo, United StatesJoin Our MissionThe Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for assisting the team w ...
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Community Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Berkshire Farm Center and Services Buffalo, United States· Join Our Mission · The Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for assisting the ...
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Customer Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Brook & Whittle Buffalo, United States: Brook + Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Customer Care Specialist. · The position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts and building rapport through effective brand/ ...
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Community Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth Buffalo, United States Full timeDescription · Join Our Mission · The Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for a ...
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Health Care Navigator Specialist
2 weeks ago
Endeavor Health Services Buffalo, United StatesEndeavor Health Services is seeking a full time (37.5 hours per week) Health Care Navigator Specialist (HCNS). This position operates in a unique capacity to support the whole-person health model of service delivery implemented at Endeavor Health Services. The role fulfills a car ...
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Sales Specialist, Critical Care
3 weeks ago
Edwards Lifesciences Buffalo, United StatesFor over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we're committed to creating a world where every patient who should be ...
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Foster Care Family Specialist
5 days ago
Berkshire Farm Center & Services For Youth Buffalo, United StatesJoin Our Mission · 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. · Job ResponsibilitiesConducts assessment of family's strengths and need ...
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Nursing Specialist Palliative Care
2 days ago
Horizon Group Billington Heights, NY, United States FreelanceYour goal is to maintain the quality of life and dignity of the people entrusted to you for as long as possible. With your special calmness, serenity, and warmth, you help them cope with fears and worries. You are also a contact person for family members and accompany them as wel ...
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OLV Human Services Buffalo, United StatesBehavior Health Specialist- Emergency Foster Care · 150 Martin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, USAReq #199 · Wednesday, January 17, 2024 · **Schedules:** · + Afternoon/Evening, Weekend Shifts · + Full Time and Part Time Schedules Available · **Job Summary:** · A Behavior Health Specialist ...
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OLV Human Services Buffalo, United StatesBehavior Health Specialist- Emergency Foster Care · 150 Martin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, USAReq #199 · Wednesday, January 17, 2024 · Schedules: · Afternoon/Evening, Weekend Shifts · Full Time and Part Time Schedules Available · Job Summary: · A Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) works ...
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VP, Financial Consultant
1 week ago
Charles Schwab Buffalo, United States Full timePosition Type: RegularYour opportunity · At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together. · Schwab's branch team is at the hear ...
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Resident Physician
2 days ago
Stellar Innovations Buffalo, United StatesOur client is a specialist hospital with over 500 beds. The clinic is currently seeking an Assistant Doctor (m/f/d) in the field of Geriatrics to work full-time or part-time. The specialist hospital in Lower Saxony is a modern facility, with locations in approximately 14 federal ...
Community Care Specialist - Buffalo, United States - Berkshire Farm Center & Services For Youth
Description
Join Our MissionThe Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities.The position is responsible for assisting the team with supervising, counseling, teaching and supporting children, families and foster families as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
Community Care Specialist professionals in Buffalo
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Alena Korins
Aspiring Social Worker I College Student