Family Preservation Counselor (Ontario)

Location: Ontario County, NY (Based out of Monroe). Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers: Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. Join us! At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. About the Program and Family Preservation Counselor Position The Family Preservation Program (FPP) serves families that have a child/children at risk of foster care placement or who are in need of intensive therapeutic services. The Family Preservation Program partners with Ontario County families in their homes for 4-6 weeks and provides therapy 3-5 times a week. This program makes a difference by reducing the risk of removal and reducing reports received by child protective services. The Family Preservation Counselor's role in all of this is working with families and individuals within the families to identify parental and youth strengths. They also support the family's efforts to create a stronger family goal to advance a stable and nurturing family environment. How you will get to use your skills as a Family Preservation Counselor…Utilize research-based cognitive and behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change Provide home-based, solution-focused case management support and/or crisis intervention to individuals and families Model and teach basic life skills to empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient Assess safety, structure the environment, and use clinical strategies designed to promote safety Become a primary support in helping families to develop preventative and responsive skills to crisis Demonstrate an inclusive and accepting practice in the office and the field to support a diverse and accepting culture Carry a full caseload of 2-3 families Assist individuals and families by referring them to appropriate longer-term services and supports Be ready, willing, and able to assist the families with any and all tasks needed to stabilize them with the intention of modeling and teaching basic life skills to empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient Coordinate and facilitate parent/adolescent groups Required Experience of Family Preservation Counselor: Bachelor's Degree with applicable experience in the human services field - required Master's degree - preferred Ability and willingness to work with families in an "in-home" context Knowledge of family systems theory and home-based interventions Ability to engage families who may not want the services, or who are mandated Valid NYS driver's license - required Physical Requirements of a Family Preservation Counselor: Use of a personal vehicle for driving to and from appointments and activities as assigned Word processing: Including responding to emails and completing computerized documentation Sitting for extended periods of time Lifting up to 50 pounds Walking distances Walking up and down stairs inside/outside Schedule for a Family Preservation Counselor: ExemptWe are looking for an applicant who is willing to work a flexible schedule that suits the youth and family needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position that will require evening and possibly weekend hours. On call responsibilities included. Why Cayuga Centers? Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions Committed to employee professional development and advancement We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect Large and growing national footprint Benefits of a Family Preservation Counselor:120 hours of Vacation10 paid Holidays (prorated), 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment TimePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer Medical, dental, and vision insurance Pet and Legal Insurance Employee Assistance ProgramFSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits 401(k) available Corporate Discounts Program Sick Leave Pool Identity Protection