Juvenile Justice Caseworker

OLV Human Services • Lackawanna, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A youth caseworker plays a crucial role in supporting and guiding young people through various challenges they might face, such as family issues, educational struggles, or mental health concerns. Being a caseworker can be incredibly rewarding for several reasons: Making a Difference, Building Relationships, Empowering Others, Learning and Growth, Seeing Progress, Advocacy and Impact, Personal Fulfillment. Each caseworker’s experience will be unique, but these aspects often contribute to a deep sense of fulfillment and motivation in the role. Apply today!!

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership and advocacy skills
• Computer Skills
• Documentation
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Drug & Alcohol Counseling, Human Services, Education or related field OR High School Diploma with at least 6 years of related experience
• Supervision of adolescents experience preferred
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license
• Work required is one on one or in a group, in the community or in the home where the child lives, support child in various community venues; attend meetings and trainings in administrative buildings as required.
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, good vision.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain relationships with participants, their families and support systems, schools, community employers, and partners.
• Work one-on-one with participants to promote the development and growth of soft skills and independent living skills.
• Work with participants to teach independent living skills related to work and school.
• Attend all court dates with clients, transporting clients to the court appearance if necessary.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate workshops.
• Work with participants to develop positive work skills, explore colleges and careers, and to learn job readiness skills.
• Teach participants how to function independently, such as teaching how to open a bank account and budgeting, interpersonal on intrapersonal skills.
• Connect clients and their families to appropriate community resources to ensure continued success following program completion.
• Maintain open communication with the referral sources on a consistent basis.
• Complete all documentation and data entry in a timely manner.
• Complies with all federal and state regulations and agency policies pertaining to HIPAA, false claims, whistleblower policies, and all others.
• Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) + 11 Holidays per year!!
• Flexible Schedule
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Free dental insurance (for Full Time employees and their families)

What This Job Offers

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