Caseworker

System One; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

System One in White Plains, NY seeks a Caseworker for an onsite contract-to-hire role supporting the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. You will provide direct case management and counseling, helping participants move toward self-sufficiency.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, a background in human services, and the ability to connect families with community resources. 40 hours/week, $23.08/hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing regulations applied to family self-sufficiency.
• Experience in developing service plans and assisting participants.
• Ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with families.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to help participants reach interim self-sufficiency steps.
• Assist in writing service plans and setting program goals.
• Help participants access community resources and public/private agencies.
• Counsel on life skills: parenting, employment, finances, nutrition, and benefits.
• Maintain client records and progress reports.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Case management

Interviewing techniques

Public housing knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social services, education or related field

High school diploma with four years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Title: Caseworker
Location: White Plains, NY
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $23.08
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Overview: Join our Family Self-Sufficiency Program team as a Caseworker supporting participants in White Plains, NY through one-on-one case management, goal setting, and connections to community resources.
This is an onsite, contract-to-hire role at $23.08/hour, 40 hours/week, ideal for a bilingual English/Spanish human services professional who’s passionate about helping families move toward self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Provide case management services to assist Program Participants in achieving interim steps to self-sufficiency
• Assist program participants in writing their service plans and setting program and family goals
• Assist program participants in accessing appropriate public or private community agencies to obtain specialized types of assistance
• Provide counseling in life skills areas including parenting, employment, education, financial management, public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, nutrition, etc.
• Establish effective relationships with participating families to help them achieve program and family goals
• Identify the need for services through in-depth discussions with clients
• Identify impediments to progress and evaluate program participants for level of motivation
• Conduct outreach and orientation to prospective FSS families
• Make necessary inter/intra-agency contacts on behalf of FSS families
• Maintain liaison with various individual agencies for client referrals
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of assessments, case records, activity reports, and progress reports
• Prepare a variety of records and reports as necessary

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the characteristics, needs, and interests of public housing residents
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing regulations as applied to the Family Self-Sufficiency program
• Knowledge of accepted case management and interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of community agencies, facilities, and services that can aid residents
• Ability to plan and organize activities and services
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with others
• Possess initiative, resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and sensitivity to residents' needs
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound ethical judgment
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social services, human services, education or a related field with similar curriculum; or
• High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of full-time paid human services experience, or verifiable volunteer experience involving direct client services or an equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined above

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.