YES/IL Caseworker - Buffalo, NY,

Job Title:   Youth Engagement Services/Independent Living Caseworker (YES/IL Department:  Center for Youth Development · Position Summary · Provide supervision, support, case management, counseling, and training necessary to help youth with a goal of independent living become sel ...

Job description

Job Title:   Youth Engagement Services/Independent Living Caseworker (YES/IL Department:  Center for Youth Development

Position Summary
Provide supervision, support, case management, counseling, and training necessary to help youth with a goal of independent living become self supporting citizens of their community

Department
Gateway Longview's Community Based Services programs supports children and youth ages 13-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
 
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.  

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees
We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date.

Compensation
Bachelors Degree $ $21.59 

Masters Degree $ $23.38
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
Ability to flex shifts as needed for client related matters

Professional Development Opportunities
Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
 
Primary Responsibilities

• Engage youth in face to face contact as dictated by program and county requirements and expectations.
• Complete assessments and required paperwork according to program policy.
• Teach, model and evaluate effective techniques and interventions with youth focused on  academic, vocational services and life skills including but not limited to safe and affordable housing services, services to enhance self-sufficiency, and methods to sustain meaningful employment
• Utilize a Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care Approach to collaborate with youth, and their supports.
• Establish a comprehensive service plan to support the youth's goals.
• Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of all case-specific documentation. Prepare and document all contacts in the youth's chart within 48 hours.
• Assure confidentiality of each client's case through only necessary discussion at an appropriate time and place.
• Proactively ensure safety and wellbeing of clients and their progress toward individual goal attainment through provision of regular case management services, which includes frequent contacts with clients.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Available to flex work shifts as needed for client related matters
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field with 2 years experience
• Valid New York State driver's license and adequate auto insurance

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.