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18 Nov 2021

Part-Time Coordinator (PT) – Alternative Resources Team

employment@eac-network.org – Posted by employment@eac-network.org –  Central Islip, New York, United States

Job Description

EAC Network seeks a Coordinator for the Alternative Resources Team (ART) Program, located in Central Islip, NY. The position is part time, up to 28 hours/ week with possible weekends.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The EAC Alternative Resources Team Case Coordinator is a part time position. EAC Alternative Resources Team (ART) will utilize a team of Consultant Family Workers to conduct assessments and home visits in situations where the Court has determined that there is no immediate danger to children. The Case Coordinator will serve as the point person with the courts to accept, assign, track and monitor court reports and program outcomes.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement program initiatives for EAC Alternative Resources Team while carrying a caseload of 2-3 families.
  2. Serve as a liaison between program stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and provide effective feedback.
  3. Maintain communication with the court to ensure the needs of the court are being met.
  4. Accept Court appointment (orders) from Suffolk County Family Court and Suffolk County Supreme Court and review court order to ensure EAC Network is appointed.
  5. Contact Family Workers to assign cases and follow up to ensure timely completion.
  6. Make reasonable efforts to establish initial contact with family within 24 hours of receiving case assignment and conduct culturally/linguistically appropriate initial home visit to begin the assessment within 48 hours of receipt of assignment
  7. Communicate with all the necessary parties to address the concerns of the court and conduct a thorough assessment of the situation, including home visits, phone calls or outreaching to other parties.
  8. Provide any necessary referrals to community-based service providers to the families.
  9. Ensure that initial home visit and court reports are conducted within the program guidelines.
  10. Be available for court testimony if the need arises
  11. Communicate any circumstances for not following program guidelines to the court.
  12. Provide support to Family Workers and review court reports to ensure it addresses the concerns of the court.
  13. Submit completed home studies to the court.
  14. Track cases referred to the ART, case assignments to Family Workers, report submission dates, statistics etc. as well as provide support to the Family Workers.
  15. Prepare and submit monthly statistical reports
  16. Complete and submit vouchers/invoices to the Court for payment of services and communicate with EAC Finance Dept to track receipt of payment.
  17. Assist Division Director in maintaining a pool of Family Workers.
  18. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, agency presentations, trainings, and related events.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

  1. LMSW or LCSW Required
  2. Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred
  3. Flexible work schedule, evenings and possibly weekends
  4. Strong writing skills required
  5. Minimum of two years of relevant experience in child welfare, home visits, home assessments, working with families etc..
  6. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
  7. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  8. Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS drivers license
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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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