Caseworker

About This Role

This Caseworker position supports adolescents and young adults involved in various systems by providing trauma-informed care and helping them build strengths. The role involves maintaining family and community connections and working towards greater stability for youth in residential services.

Responsibilities

• Function within agency policy and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual
• Obtain necessary documentation to prepare psychosocial assessments and final reviews
• Prepare case updates and psychosocial assessments
• Conduct home visits
• Conduct parent and youth interviews
• Supervise and document family visits
• Write progress notes
• Prepare incident reports and notifications, as needed
• Support the overall functioning of the program and residents from a trauma-informed perspective
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency, and any other regulatory obligations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Valid NYS Driver's License (ability to safely operate a 7-passenger agency vehicle)
• Strong writing and time management skills
• Flexibility to work varied schedules when needed

Nice to have:

• Bilingual
• 1+ year experience working with at-risk youth

Benefits

• Excellent training and leadership opportunities
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island
• Supportive, like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free training programs
• Free tuition credits
• Scholarships and tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special events and recognition awards
• Volunteer and internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available)
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

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