Job Description

Job Location: Schenectady-Erie Blvd - Schenectady, NY 12305
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Prevention Intensive Case Manager
As a Prevention Intensive Case Manager, you will provide six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children are either at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for children with multiple stressors, provide a safe environment to return children already in placement, and prevent future out-of-home placement. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work within a treatment team, including a Clinician and/or a Community Support Worker depending upon the needs of each family. You will work a combination of on-site and remote with travel to clients' homes required.
Responsibilities:
•Provide home and community-based intensive wrap- around case management services (the level of intensity / number of direct services hours per family is dependent upon the program/ services in which one is employed.
•Services to be provided in the home and community include the following and are dependent upon the needs of each family: parenting skills training; household management; emotional regulation/stress management; problem- solving training; development of behavior management plans for home and school; supervised visitation; and therapeutic recreation.
•Work in partnership with a Clinician and/or Community Support Worker to provide services and support to each client family following the goals of their individual treatment plan.

Requirements and Education:
•Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required.
•2 or more years of post-degree experience in Human Services
•Home and community-based experience is a plus.
•A valid drivers license is required.
Benefits:
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- ​​​​​​​Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.