Intensive In-Home Family Support Caseworker

New View Alliance; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Longview in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Intensive Preventive Services Caseworker to provide intensive, strength-based in-home case planning for high-risk families referred through Erie County Social Services. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, referral sources, and community providers to ensure safety and stable supports.

The position involves 2–4 families with 10–15 hours of in-home work weekly per family, crisis intervention readiness, and strict documentation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field with 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in a human services related field.
• New York State driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Engage families in in-home contact to identify safety and risk issues and develop a comprehensive service plan.
• Coordinate with referral sources and community providers to support the service plan.
• Provide 2–4 families with intensive in-home services 10–15 hours per week per family.
• Ensure documentation in CONNECTIONS is accurate and timely.
• Develop and apply trauma-informed, culturally competent interventions with families.
• Offer all mandated services and arrange referrals to minimize risk and improve safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Discretion with confidential info

Evenings/weekends availability

Transportation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Master’s degree in human services

New York State driver’s license

Job description

Gateway Longview in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Intensive Preventive Services Caseworker to provide intensive, strength-based in-home case planning for high-risk families referred through Erie County Social Services. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, referral sources, and community providers to ensure safety and stable supports.

The position involves 2–4 families with 10–15 hours of in-home work weekly per family, crisis intervention readiness, and strict documentation in