Advance and Earn Social Worker

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is looking for a youth-focused, dedicated Case Manager in our Advance and Earn Program. Under the supervision of the Support Services Supervisor, the Case Manager will be responsible for providing counseling and case management services to 25 participants at all stages of the Digital Marketing program in Advance and Earn. Advance and Earn is an exciting new program that supports opportunity youth ages 16-24 in three program components including contextualized academic programming at the pre-HSE level, comprehensive High School Equivalency and work-based learning, and sector-focused advanced training.

Requirements

Have experience working with young adults from varying backgrounds and experiences
Be proactive in identifying resources for referral and crisis management assistance
Have prior demonstrated success in working cohesively with an interdisciplinary team
Have experience in developing and monitoring case notes and client assessments
Have experience conducting client intakes and interviews
Demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners
Possess a passion for working with Opportunity Youth
Believe that workforce development and equity are inextricably linked
Be driven to create a strong culture of high accountability and high support
Have experience engaging and building relationships with varied stakeholders including young adults, families, staff, and community partners
Lead by example and model integrity
Value and cultivate a learning environment, embodies a growth mindset
Bachelor’s degree required, MSW preferred.
Must have 5-7 years of case management experience
Experience in workforce and young adult programs required

Responsibilities

Provide strength-based case management and counseling to young adults at all phases of the Advance and Earn model
Maintain case tracking, case conferencing, and group supervision models to ensure that young adults and staff are holistically supported
Participate in clinical supervision
Provide case management and crisis management as required
Attend relevant professional development and provide referrals for external training for staff
Develop and facilitate essential skills workshops
Monitor the flow of young adults throughout program components
Enter and track data in all relevant systems
Input case notes and participant assessments
Participate in all team meetings, required trainings, and case conferences
Work cohesively with an interdisciplinary team to provide multi-tiered interventions
Monitor and track student attendance
Monitor and track MetroCard distribution
Develop and facilitate retention events for students
Engage participant stakeholders, such as families and community partners to ensure the best outcomes for youth
Monitor and facilitate intakes, outreach, and ongoing student assessments throughout the program
Assist with administrative tasks when needed
Tend to tasks as needed by all managers, especially direct supervisor