Caseworker - Broome

The Children's Home; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

403(b) with employer contribution

PTO and holidays

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development opportunities

License Prep Course and CEUs

Job summary

The Childrens Home in New York is seeking a Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) Case Worker to provide daily structure for at-risk youth. You will schedule, supervise, and monitor activities, modeling childcare best practices for children, families, and staff.

Key duties include building therapeutic relationships, promoting parent-child growth, and delivering individual/family counseling. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience are preferred; a driver’s license is also

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Promote parent-child relationship growth.
• Provide case planning and interventions.
• Maintain regular contact with children and families.
• Provide individual, family, group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Evaluate strengths and needs to tailor intervention plans.
• Support development of coping, social, parenting, and independent living skills.
• Engage family-centered approaches in planning and delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$21.63-23.58 an hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10-6pm (Friday is flexible)

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) Case Worker provides daily program structure and routine for at-risk youth through scheduling, supervising, and monitoring. The case worker provides clear expectations and fosters an environment of strength-based, family-centered practice while working with at-risk youth. They will work as a team leader and model exceptional childcare skills to provide a sound and safe environment for children, family, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs
• Promote the growth of the parent-child relationship
• Provide appropriate comprehensive case work interventions including case planning
• Establish and maintain regular contact with children and families.
• Provide individual, family, group counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Continually evaluate the strengths and needs of children and families to provide appropriate intervention planning.
• Promote and guide the development of increased adaptive coping skills, socialization skills, parenting skills, independent living skills etc. through active involvement in the treatment planning process and ongoing review.
• Use family-centered practice approaches in service delivery and case planning in treatment, permanency planning and discharge.
• Complete required reports and documentation on time.
• Maintain good relationships through collaboration and advocacy on client's behalf with DSS, community agencies, schools, program staff and other service providers. Participate consistently in teamwork inter and intra departmentally.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree required

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of related experience preferred
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment preferred

BenefitsBenefits Available To All Staff

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement:

Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.