Location: Oswego,NY, USA
Description
About Oswego County Opportunities:
Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.
OCO's Employee benefits include:
+ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
+ Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
+ 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
+ Term Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides direct services to people of various ages, according to OCO Universal Service Delivery methods in OCO program sites, during home visits and in public places. Provides early intervention and/or care management services to assigned populations. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and Program policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Provides services at OCO program sites, consumer's homes or in public places, as assigned.
+ Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling and strength based services for individuals and families.
+ Informs consumers of available services, provides referral to services and assists the consumer in connecting to services.
+ Implements assessments and individualized service plans for individuals and families.
+ Provides the teaching and coaching of life skills.
+ Provides or arranges transportation to enable consumers to connect with needed community resources.
+ Supports consumers in providing needed information during appointments with community resources.
+ Attends internal and external meetings and training sessions as assigned.
+ Provides crisis intervention and initial contact/intake response, as assigned.
+ Communicates pertinent information to co-workers and supervisors.
+ Compiles data for routine reports
+ Completes all documentation as required including electronic records.
+ Performs specific tasks assigned according to addendums to this job description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
+ Have a desire to work with individuals and families and has a thorough understanding of the family development process and the OCO Service Delivery system.
+ Must be self-motivated, resourceful, organized and adaptable in carrying out job duties
+ Must be familiar with the geographical layout of the county and have knowledge of human service resources in the county
+ Must have good oral and written communication skills and have excellent documentation skills.
+ Must possess basic skills for word processing and data entry.
+ Must have demonstrated ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a positive role model.
+ Must be able to engage others, set priorities, and problem solve.
+ Must exhibit professionalism, good judgment and maintain strict confidentiality with regard to client information.
+ Must exhibit knowledge of regulations, services, rights and responsibilities for the population served.
+ Must have the ability to work with populations with special needs, including those that may exhibit aggressive behaviors.
+ Must be flexible with work schedule in order to meet the needs of the program; must participate in 24 hour on-call emergency services on a rotating basis.
+ Must have acceptable health to carry out the responsibilities described in this job description and attached addendum.
+ Must have a valid NYS Driver's license with driving record within policy and access to a properly insured, reliable vehicle for regular travel and transporting consumers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Must have an Associate's Degree or equivalent in a Human Services area; and
+ Must have 12 months experience with individuals, families or a special population; or
+ Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Grade 8
Substitute - Scheduled Work Hours Varied
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.