Job Description
Job Description
THE ARC ROCKLAND – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title : Coordinator of Family Services / Social Worker
Status : Exempt
Salary : 73,855
Department : Prime Time for Kids (PTFK)
Effective Date : August. 2025
Welcome to Arc of Rockland. We provide support and services to nearly 800 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The Arc offers a Preschool; residential offerings; employment and volunteer opportunities; a program designed specifically for adults with autism spectrum disorders; community activities; senior citizen programming; family resources and support; a medical practice; recreational activities and more. With a professional staff of more than 600 employees, The Arc has the expertise and experience necessary to focus on abilities. We work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to ensure that each person is an integral member of the community.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Social Worker / Coordinator of Family Services performs work that ensures delivery of educational, clinical and social services to students and their families. This individual acts as a team member with staff, parents, and administration to facilitate the provision of a variety of social services to children and families. These individual handles outreach, intake, program / service referrals and the coordination of services for the Children’s Services division.
POSITION TITLE : Coordinator of Family Services / Bilingual Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Minimum Education : Master’s degree in social work or psychology.
- Minimum Experience : One to two years’ experience working with students with disabilities and their families.
- BILINGUAL – Spanish / English
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
The individual must have excellent written and verbal communication, be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, be able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, maintain the strictest confidentiality, meet paperwork deadlines, and complete reports accurately.REQUIRED CERTIFICANTION / REGISTRATION :
Certification or Certification Eligible as a NY State School Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must have the physical ability and dexterity to work with small children, i.e., stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, standing, lifting, and the ability to walk or run quickly. Occasional lifting of children may include up to 50 lbs. This position involves regular exposure to stressful situations. There is significant computer usage.WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position requires daily contact with staff and students in a school and community-based setting.CORPORATE COMPLIANCE :
Employees must comply with agency or governing body rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Any employee who witnesses or learns about a violation or possible violation of agency or governing body rules, regulations or policies and procedures is required to immediately report this to his / her supervisor or the agency’s corporate compliance officer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as instructed by the Supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Provides counseling as determined by the CPSE.Diligently and compassionately supports parents and families.Collaborates with PTFK staff, Department of Health, and School Districts regarding initial and supplemental evaluations.Serves as a liaison to foster consistent and coordinated communication between PTFK staff and familiesOversees the student and staff assignments in CPSE Portal, works with school districts and RCDOH staff to ensure students are assigned correctly for monthly billingConsistently supports front office and staff with monthly attendance / billingAssists the office manager in the enrollment paperwork including emergency information and consent forms for all studentsManages all aspects of the Prime-Time Lunch Program.Maintains daily data, communicates with CCSD, oversees auditingAssesses, refers, intakes families and individuals for services as needed through – CPSE.Provides tours to prospective students and their familiesCoordinates meetings with families and members of the treatment team for students attending Prime Time for Kids.A liaison between classroom staff and parents, providing support and insightAssists in the evaluation of the delivery of program services; provides methods / suggestions to improve program quality and assists in their implementationAnalyzes current practices, brainstorms alternate suggestions for the programAssists director in searching for new services for students / individuals and maintains a directory of service listServes as liaison with community-based agencies, including the DDSO and Rockland County Department of Health.Maintains up to date records and statistical information for Children’s Services as required by Federal, State, local authorities and our Agency.Assists in the development of and review of Children’s Services program plans.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides training to staff as assigned by DirectorPerforms related duties as requested