Community Service Worker---Full Time

The Community Service Worker establishes effective working relationships with child & caregiver to support, guide, mentor, coach and/or train the child and/or family/caregiver in successful functioning in the home and community environments. 

• Work one-on-one or in small groups (i.e.: no more than three enrolled children) and their support networks;
• Work flexible schedules as skill building activities may take place at any time of the day, so long as the activities do not supplant a child’s expected educational activities or programs
• Assist the enrolled child with task completion, communication, socialization, interpersonal behavior, sensory, motor development
• Implement activities designed to assist the child in acquiring and enhancing fundamental skills
• Participate with the enrolled child in communication, activities of daily living, problem-solving, managing money and eliminating maladaptive behaviors
• Provide transportation to and from services when necessary
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Provide Behavior Modification training one-on-one or in groups not to exceed 12 participants
• Provide direct advocacy in the community and with the Educational System or others regarding the child’s disability(ies) and needs related to his or her health care issues for the child and/or family caregiver to prevent disruption
• Develop service plans to address child’s needs regarding Crisis Prevention that all lead to deterioration in the child’s condition and/or the need for institutional care
• Develop service plans to address child’s needs regarding ability to improve functioning in the community
• Develop service plans to address prevocational and supportive employment opportunities and success for the child
• Provide respite in the child's home, and other sites within the community that best fit the needs of the child and family
• Motivate the child to engage in meaningful activities
• Assist the child and family/caregiver in acquiring, developing, and using functional skills or techniques that enable the child to function successfully in the home and community environments
• Assist child/youth in developing skills for independent living and in accessing vocational skills training
• Assist child’s family/foster family including siblings, in teaching them how to best support the enrolled child in maintaining the skill set
• Temporary, short term, care for the enrolled child, on an emergency or planned basis providing relief from care giving responsibilities for the family/foster family
• Supervise the child and engage the child in recreational activities that support his/her constructive interests and abilities
• Conduct Psycho-education (one-on-one or group) involving the child and/or the family/caregiver
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to the family/caregiver environment to monitor crisis management and/or behavior management activities
• Provide services in individual and/or group settings, but with no more than 12 individuals at a time
• Ability to proactively identify and plan for significant or “sentinel events” in the child’s life that may trigger anxiety, frustration and crisis with the potential for leading to the deterioration in the child’s condition and/or the need for institutional care
• Interact and engage with other children in appropriate developmental activities or appropriate community activities, such as: health care appointments, vocational opportunities, or other community engagements included in a detailed family/caregiver support plan
• Certified teachers to provide in-home or community based, one-on-one instruction for students in grades K-12 in all academic subject areas
• Sessions occur at the student's home or at a preferred location, such as a public library one-on-one
• Tutors are responsible for assisting students in achieving a better understanding in a specific subject; tutors will present the information in a way that a student can understand, and will help them develop confidence in themselves and a positive attitude toward school; tutors will provide students with the necessary skills, so that they can continue academic success
• Tutors should show a proficiency in a particular subject, demonstrate patience, with students who have a hard time grasping a subject or have developed a negative attitude towards school, have excellent organizational skills and demonstrate responsibility and dependability; must motivate students who are truant, failing, or have had multiple suspensions

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services preferred.
• Must have means of transportation to travel throughout Western New York area
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of children and families in their homes
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess adequate computer and oral communication skills

Hours: Varies, flexible based on families’ needs, including nights and weekends.

Competitive hourly pay rate of $18 to $19 depending on degree and experience.

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
  –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
  – Bereavement: Four Paid Days
  – Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA Retirement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

Diversity Statement: 

Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.