Caseworker

Hope for Youth•Amityville, NY

About The Position

Hope For Youth's Residential Services provides 24/7, trauma-informed care to adolescents and young adults involved with the child welfare, juvenile justice, and runaway/homeless youth systems across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. As a Residential Caseworker in the Adolescent Diagnostic and Respite Services program, you will help youth build strengths, maintain family and community connections, and move toward greater stability. The role involves working in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including the program practice guide and employee manual. Candidates may bring professional expertise, compassion, and/or relevant lived experience. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a flexible late day. Work includes direct support for youth in program and community settings, case management and documentation, team meetings, committees, supervision, training, and other work related to client and program needs. Hope For Youth is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
Valid New York State driver's license and ability to safely operate a 7-passenger agency vehicle.
Strong writing and time management skills.
Ability to complete reports and logs, sit or stand for long periods, climb stairs, and drive regularly for work.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with at-risk youth preferred.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Relevant lived experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Obtain necessary documentation to prepare psychosocial assessments and final reviews.
Prepare case updates and psychosocial assessments; conduct home visits and parent and youth interviews.
Supervise and document family visits and write progress notes.
Prepare incident reports and notifications as needed.
Support the overall functioning of the program and residents from a trauma-informed perspective.
Provide crisis support, coordinate resources, and participate in treatment team meetings.
Support youth in program and community settings and help maintain family and community connections.
Perform other necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agencies, and other regulatory obligations.
Follow agency policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.

Benefits

Training and leadership opportunities.
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities.
Free training programs, tuition credits, scholarships, and tuition assistance.
Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs.
Special events and recognition awards.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HRA with HSA and copay options available, with 91% of medical premiums employer-paid.
Generous paid time off.
Agency-funded pension plan.
Pre-tax savings plans, including self-directed 403(b), 529, and Aflac.
Agency-paid life insurance and disability coverage; long-term disability for some positions.