Community Service Learning Caseworker

Orchard Place; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Orchard Place in Des Moines, IA seeks a Community Service Learning Caseworker to implement structured programming for youth to complete community service hours. You will work with youths and families to provide restorative and supportive services and collaborate with schools and communities.

The role involves organizing worksites, crisis intervention, behavior management, and maintaining relationships with referral sources while offering professional development opportunities and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing; knowledge of counseling approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work with nonprofit agencies and private residents to organize community worksites.
• Provide support and assistance in behavior management, crisis intervention/prevention, and additional services to youth and families.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources for youth to complete community service hours.
• Maintain regular contact with referral source, family, and all relevant parties.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Counseling approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Position: Community Service Learning Caseworker

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Id:1039

# of Openings:1

The Community Service Learning Caseworker works integrally with the youth, family and team to implement structured programming for the youth to complete assigned community service hours. The Caseworker provides services to youth identified as needing restorative and supportive services.

Community Service Learning Caseworkers work in Polk county.

Hours:

• (During the school year): Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 7:00, Saturday 8:00 - noon
• (During the summer): Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00, Saturday from 8:00 - noon

Pay:

$19/hour base

What you will do:

• Work with nonprofit agencies and private residents to organize community worksites.
• Provide support and assistance in the areas of behavior management, crisis intervention/prevention and provision of additional services to youth and their families.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources pertinent to youth's successful completion of community service hours.
• Maintain regular contact with referral source, family and all other relevant parties

As a valued member of the Orchard Place family you will have the ability to:

• Make a significant impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve.
• Work with an incredibly supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients.
• Receive professional development and training opportunities at no cost to you. Orchard Place values growth and change, and we are here to support you through your own personal career development.
• Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package.
• Have your employment at Orchard Place qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying public service employer (such as Orchard Place).

Sound like a good fit? A few requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in human service related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing and knowledge of and the ability to implement current theoretical approaches to counseling.
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets agency guidelines.

Criminal, abuse registry and motor vehicle record checks completed as required by Orchard Place's licensing and accreditation standards.