CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES·City of Rochester, New York
Provide specialized, trauma-informed counseling and home-based services to children and families impacted by sexual abuse. Coordinate with multidisciplinary partners and legal systems to develop individualized service plans and promote family stability.
General Description Under regular supervision the Sexual Abuse Treatment Social Worker provides specialized, trauma-informed counseling services to children, adolescents, and families impacted by sexual abuse. This role focuses on assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ongoing support to promote healing, safety, and family stability. The social worker works collaboratively with caregivers, multidisciplinary partners, and referring systems to address trauma symptoms, strengthen protective factors, and support recovery. Services are delivered in accordance with best practices, ethical standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Child Welfare or similar experience preferred.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Two or more years of experience in the child welfare or community service fields preferred.
The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CFC’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction, An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines, An ability to work under pressure, Excellent verbal/written skills, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies. Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques, Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
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