Aftercare CW II

MercyFirst•Brightwaters, NY

12h•$58,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the Supervision of the Sr. Director of Long Island Residential Programs, the Aftercare Caseworker will provide the youth and their family with continued casework support in the home after discharge, up until the youth's placement order expires, to ensure successful reintegration into the community and in the home.

Requirements

MSW or Masters in related field.
Prior experience working with adolescents required, prior experience with at risk youth strongly preferred.
Prior Casework experience required.

Responsibilities

While youth is in placement: minimal monthly meeting with youth and family.
Meet with youth 2x weekly/legal guardian weekly for the first 6 weeks; once weekly thereafter.
Collateral contact weekly with youth's school/therapist/other resources.
Conduct home assessment within first week of placement with youth's Caseworker.
Participate in weekly rounds: record notes and provide updates on youth.
Write and update psychosocial assessments.
Participate in red flag meetings.
Participate in DSS SPR meetings.
Complete monthly discharge plans
Identify community-based support (for both youth and legal guardian) prior to discharge.
Attend all court appearances with youth while in aftercare and provide a court update.

Benefits

A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
403B retirement benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays).
Free employee assistance program through National EAP.
Insurance discounts for our staff and their families.
Trainings to support professional and personal development.
Employee wellness program.
Employee recognition activities.
Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours