Nassau Juvenile Justice Services: Case Planner New Program

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Hope For Youth, Inc. in Nassau County is seeking a Case Planner to support youth and families through case management, life coaching, and coordination with schools and courts.

This field-based role requires weekly contact, occasional evenings/weekends, and driving a personal vehicle. The ideal candidate has a BSW or MSW and 2 years of experience; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSW or Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 2 years of casework experience
• MSW or Master’s degree in a related field
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (evenings and weekends)
• Access to a reliable vehicle for regular home visits

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly contact with youth and families, including evenings and weekends
• Provide case management, life coaching, and parent skills training
• Coordinate with schools, courts, and community partners
• Conduct CANS 2.0 assessments and document progress
• Attend school meetings and court appearances as needed
• Review and update service plans and discharge planning

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Flexible/non-traditional schedule

Access to reliable vehicle

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

BSW or Bachelor's Degree

MSW or Master's degree

Tools

None specified

Job description

Case Planner

Juvenile Justice Services Program Location: Nassau County Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week), Non-Traditional Schedule

About the Program:

The Juvenile Justice Services Program at Hope For Youth provides case management, restorative justice conferencing, and clinical services for up to 40 youth referred by the Nassau County Probation Department. These youth may include:

• Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS)

• Juvenile Delinquents (JD)

• Juvenile Offenders (JO)

• JD-Raise the Age

• Adolescent Offenders

Our program focuses on family-centered treatment services that have proven effective in reducing delinquency risk and avoiding out-of-home placement.

Position Overview:

The Case Planner plays a critical role in supporting youth and families by improving individual functioning and family dynamics. This is a field-based position requiring weekly contact with youth and their families throughout Nassau County. The Case Planner also delivers direct services such as:

• Case management

• Life coaching

• Parent skills training

• Coordination with schools, courts, and other community partners

The Case Planner reports directly to the Program Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain weekly contact with youth and families (including evenings/weekends), utilizing your own vehicle

• Implement all components of the program model for a caseload of up to 20 youth

• Provide case management, life coaching, and parent skill training

• Make collateral contacts with schools, service providers, and justice system representatives

• Conduct CANS 2.0 assessments (initial and follow-up)

• Attend school meetings and court appearances as needed

• Regularly review and update service plans

• Participate in transition and discharge planning

• Complete timely and accurate documentation

• Attend supervision, treatment team meetings, and ongoing trainings

To Be Successful, You Must Be Able To:

• Adhere to agency policies, program procedures, and ethical codes of conduct

• Support and empower families to maintain youth in the home

• Achieve positive outcomes as outlined in NYS, County, and agency standards

• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of youth, families, and the program

• Complete all tasks and responsibilities as required by Hope For Youth and regulatory agencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSW or Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus 2 years of casework experience

  • MSW or Master's in a related field

• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills

• Ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (some evenings and weekends)

• Access to a reliable vehicle for regular home visits throughout Nassau County

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to read/write reports and log entries

• Walking/standing for prolonged periods

• Bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs

• Reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements

• Regular driving using personal vehicle

Why Join Hope For Youth?

At Hope For Youth, you'll be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact in the lives of youth and families across Long Island. We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative work culture

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities for advancement

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities

• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.

• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

Learn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)