PREVENTIVE CASEWORKER
The Preventive Caseworker provides all aspect of casework and case planning services to a group of children and families identified as being at-risk of disruption/placement. Casework services are goal-oriented, child-centered, family focused and neighborhood based. In partnership with families, children, youth and community residents, services are designed to protect children, strengthen family life and build a community of care. Services include the development of written assessments a detailed service plans, the conducting of regular and frequent home visits and the coordination, counseling, monitoring, evaluation and documentation of case events and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the health and safety of children in the household, appraising the existence of family and environmental factors that impact on the child’s well- being and determining the needs of all the household members.
- Helps children, youth and parents in establishing communities of care by building effective relationships with significant individuals and service providers in the neighborhoods where families live.
- Participates in collaborative and neighborhood-based activities that expand resources, which benefit family and community life.
- On-Call 24/7 for emergencies/crisis intervention unless on vacation.
- Assists in referral and advocacy services for families and tracks receipt of services.
- Uses resources of the community in which the family resides, particularly those with whom the preventive program has affiliation agreements.
- Maintains all contractually required records, including progress/case notes, as well as statistical records and reports.
- Other tasks as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with prior professional experience in working with “at risk” families.
- Valid NYS Driver License required.
- Promising professional competence through a good academic record, three (3) professional references and a stable work history.
- Demonstrated ability required in the assessment of health and safety issues related to children, domestic violence, substance abuse and emotional and behavioral disturbances as well as appropriate methods of service interventions.
- The ability to conduct detailed, factual interviews and provide complete, accurate and timely written reports.
- Demonstrate clear effective communication skills, proficiency in handwriting and computer use and excellent written and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with the characteristics of the community served, its resources and needs, and readiness to identify and provide services for children, youth and families in the neighborhood served.
- The ability to function as part of a team, yet also work independently when appropriate.
- Residence in the community in which the position is located is desirable.
Hourly rate: $31.22 or $57,000 a year.
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.
#suffolkcampaign
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.22 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your highest level of education?
- Are you comfortable being On-Call 24/7 for emergencies/crisis intervention?
- Are you comfortable conducting home visits?
- Do you have professional experience working with families?
Language:
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Deer Park, NY 11729 (Required)
Work Location: In person
