Community Case Worker

Position Overview

The Community Caseworker (CCW) develops and maintains relationships with families of client youth who may not be physically in care and ensures that they receive comprehensive services throughout their participation in the program. The CCW shows dedication and willingness to work within the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population.

The CCW is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The CCW is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents. the Community Caseworker provides case planning services and case planning support within their assigned residential division.

The CCW caseload includes youth who have returned home, as well as youth in alternate settings or who are missing from care. Additionally, the CCW supports other case planning responsibilities throughout their assigned residential division. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field, required .

Prior work experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License, required. Bilingual Spanish, preferred. The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.