Caseworker

Astor Services Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month

Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance

Medical and dental plan options

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Team collaboration

Career growth

Job summary

A prominent behavioral health organization located in Poughkeepsie, NY, is seeking a dedicated Case Worker. This role involves providing direct casework services to families and children, ensuring integrated service delivery in collaboration with treatment teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree and be bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth, making a substantial impact in the lives of children and families in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for casework service provision.
• Experience in providing direct services to families in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct casework services to clients based on assigned caseloads.
• Communicate with treatment teams for integrated service delivery.
• Prepare written reports and accountability forms as needed.
• Participates as a member of a treatment team to ensure integrated service delivery for child/family.
• Serves as a primary provider of direct services to the child’s family based on need and the treatment plan.
• Coordinates discharge planning and aftercare service linkage to other needed services.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

The Case Worker is responsible for providing casework services to families and children on assigned caseloads, helping the client get connection to other needed services, and serving as a member of the treatment team for cases assigned. In addition, they are responsible for communicating with other team and staff members to ensure integrated service delivery to the client and serves as a primary provider of those services.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides indicated direct casework services to client on assigned caseloads and in accordance with local department of social services regulations.
• Responsible for submitting written reports for the client record as required by the agency according to time frames set by the program.
• Responsible for preparing required external accountability reports and forms on case progress for assigned cases to local departments of social services, according to time frames set by local departments of social services.
• Participates as a member of a treatment team for each assigned case. In addition, responsible for communicating with other team and staff members to ensure integrated service delivery to the child/family.
• Serves as a primary provider of appropriate direct services to the child’s family based on need assignment and the treatment plan for the child/family.
• Coordinates discharge planning and provides indicated aftercare service including direct service and linkage to other supportive or needed services.

What we provide

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

You should have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).