Community Case Worker

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

5d • $33 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Caseworker (CCW) develops and maintains relationships with families of client youth who may not be physically in care and ensures that they receive comprehensive services throughout their participation in the program. The CCW shows dedication and willingness to work within the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The CCW is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The CCW is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents. The Community Caseworker provides case planning services and case planning support within their assigned residential division. The CCW caseload includes youth who have returned home, as well as youth in alternate settings or who are missing from care. Additionally, the CCW supports other case planning responsibilities throughout their assigned residential division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with families of client youth.
• Ensures families receive comprehensive services throughout their participation in the program.
• Works within the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out its functions.
• Provides case planning services and case planning support within their assigned residential division.
• Manages caseloads including youth who have returned home, are in alternate settings, or are missing from care.
• Supports other case planning responsibilities throughout their assigned residential division.
• Models pro-social behavior and builds positive relationships with all residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level