Visiting Service Specialist (OBCC) - Osborneny : Job Details

Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We seek a full-time Visiting Service Specialist to join our Children, Youth and Family Services team. The Visiting Services Specialist will promote the well-being of incarcerated men and support positive outcomes for families. The Visiting Services Specialist will work with men on Rikers Island located at Otis Bantum Correctional Center (OBCC), as well as in the community to provide men and their families with the support they need to navigate the criminal justice system. This position may require weekend and/or evening hours.

Salary Range: $33.00 - $34.50 per hour

Requirements

Essential Duties:

• Support in-person and video visits between the participants and their family members as needed
• Provide supportive counseling around parenting for men in NYC DOC custody
• Collaborate with child welfare agencies to ensure visiting is being held as ordered
• Conduct one-on-one supportive counseling sessions as needed to focus on individual parenting, discharge planning and service needs
• Maintain both group and individual records and case notes as needed
• Provide referrals for incarcerated individuals to promote successful community re-entry
• Provide referrals to family members in the community to support their involvement in the criminal justice system
• Document all individual and group work in the appropriate database
• Coordinate with DOC and MOCJ providers at OBCC to avoid duplication in services and ensure that participants have all of the support they need to successfully reunite with their families
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator on any complex individual or family needs that may arise
• Participate in all relevant program and CYFS meetings
• This position may require weekend and/or evening hours
• Attend required training
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field; in lieu of a degree Highschool diploma or equivalent, with an additional two years of experience
• Two to five years of progressive work experience in a social services agency
• Experience working with adolescents and families

Key Competencies:

• Ability to travel locally between Osborne offices and NYC DOC facilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, pay strong attention to detail, and time management skills
• Proficient in database management, Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships

Benefits of Working at Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.