GA Family Services-Regional Permanency Center (RPC) Case Worker
3 days ago
Jamestown
Job DescriptionGA Family Services - Regional Permanency Center (RPC) CaseworkerReports To: Community Services Program Manager Position Status: Full-Time (40-hours per week) Position Schedule: The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, hours will vary based upon client and program needs Salary Range: $21- $26.66/hour, based on education and experience Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families GA Family Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Post-Adoption Program Case Worker to support children, adoptive families, and guardianship families throughout Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Wyoming, and Niagara Counties. This grant-funded position through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) plays a vital role in helping families build stability, strengthen relationships, and access critical resources that promote long-term success and well-being. If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, family support, advocacy, and community collaboration, we encourage you to apply. Position Overview The Post-Adoption Program Case Worker provides comprehensive case management and support services to children and families involved in post-adoption and post-guardianship services. This role focuses on strengthening family functioning, promoting permanency and stability, and enhancing each child’s ability to thrive at home, in school, and within the community. The Case Worker manages an assigned caseload and works closely with families, schools, service providers, and community partners to ensure individualized and effective support. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred, • Minimum of two years of direct service experience working with children and families preferred, • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance as required by New York State law, • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, • Experience working with children and families preferred, • Knowledge of trauma-informed and strength-based practices preferred, • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required Key Responsibilities • Conduct screenings, assessments, and ongoing case management for post-adoption and post-guardianship families, • Develop and maintain individualized service plans focused on family stability and child well-being, • Provide support, education, advocacy, and crisis intervention to children, caregivers, and families, • Collaborate with schools, community providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services, • Connect families with counseling, behavioral health, and community resources, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reports, and case records in compliance with agency and OCFS requirements, • Participate in team meetings, supervision, trainings, and on-call responsibilities, • Support agency initiatives, outreach efforts, and evolving program needs G.A. Family Services (GAFS) Organizational Responsibilities: • Maintain professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with clients, families, and staff, • Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct while upholding confidentiality standards, • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, • Participate in regular supervision and performance evaluations, • Support agency mission, values, and organizational goals, • Uphold child and family rights in accordance with OCFS mandates and agency procedures, • Follow all agency safety policies and procedures Benefits: • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:, • 401(k) with employer matching, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Short-term Disability Insurance, • Paid Time Off, including holidays, • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) / Health Savings Account (HSA), • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Tuition Assistance Program We can’t wait to hear from you! Lutheran Social Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.