Group Facilitator / Casework Coordinator

The Children's Village • Valhalla, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Facilitator / Casework Coordinator, under the close supervision of the Director of Safe Harbor Services, is responsible for providing trafficking services at The Children’s Center in NYC. Caseworkers will conduct screenings, assessments, and refer youth to appropriate services, adhering to the guidance and procedures outlined in ACS Policy and Procedure Identifying, Assessing and Safety Planning with Child Sex and Labor Trafficking Victims. The Group Facilitator / Casework Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating a therapeutic curriculum that promotes healing for youth who have experienced trafficking or have been identified at high-risk. They will be required to submit timely documentation for group work, casework, collecting data, and direct reporting to oversight agencies and stakeholders. The Group Facilitator / Casework Coordinator will also engage in safety planning and provide follow-up with youth as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field.
• Knowledge of Connections and similar documentation software.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Solid written and verbal skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to engage clients.
• Ability to liaison with service providers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in social service, mental health, or child welfare field.
• Prior experience facilitating groups.
• Prior experience organizing.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments for youth.
• Refer youth to appropriate services.
• Facilitate a therapeutic curriculum that promotes healing for youth who have experienced trafficking or have been identified at high-risk.
• Submit timely documentation for group work and casework.
• Collect data and report to oversight agencies and stakeholders.
• Engage in safety planning with youth.
• Provide follow-up with youth as needed.

What This Job Offers

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