Caseworker-Residential Adolescent Program

Hope for Youth•Amityville, NY

5d•Hybrid

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 our Adolescent Diagnostic and Respite Services program, you'll help youth build strengths, maintain family and community connections, and move toward greater stability.

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
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!
1+ year experience working with at-risk youth preferred
Flexibility to work varied schedules when needed
Ability to complete reports and logs, sit/stand for long periods, climb stairs, and drive regularly for work.

Nice To Haves

professional expertise
compassion
relevant lived experience

Responsibilities

Obtaining necessary documentation to prepare psychosocial assessments and final reviews
Preparing case updates and psychosocial assessments; home visits; parent and youth interviews
Supervising and documenting of family visits; progress notes
Preparing incident reports and notifications, as needed
Supporting 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 the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

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
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
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
long-term disability (for some positions)