Community Case Worker

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Caseworker (CCW) is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with families of client youth, including those not physically in care, to ensure they receive comprehensive services throughout their program participation. The CCW is expected to work within the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting its functions with a nonjudgmental approach focused on skill building and basic principles of behavior. This role requires functioning as part of a team, modeling pro-social behavior, and building positive relationships with all residents. The Community Caseworker provides case planning services and support within their assigned residential division, managing a caseload that includes youth who have returned home, are in alternate settings, or are missing from care, and also supports other case planning responsibilities.

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
• Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods, juvenile justice and court systems

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with families of client youth who may not be physically in care.
• Ensures families receive comprehensive services throughout their participation in the program.
• Works within the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out its functions.
• Functions as part of a team, committing to modeling pro-social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.
• Provides case planning services and case planning support within their assigned residential division.
• Manages a caseload including youth who have returned home, as well as youth in alternate settings or who are missing from care.
• Supports other case planning responsibilities throughout their assigned residential division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees