Preventive Case Aide

Access: Supports for Living; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Newburgh, NY, is hiring an Assistant to the Caseworker. You will support caseworkers, coordinate transportation for clients to medical appointments, and assist with supervision of family visits under supervision. This is a full-time, 40-hour workweek with an hourly rate of $17.50.

The role requires good communication, reliability, and the ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with families from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the caseworker.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist caseworkers with transporting families and supervise visitation as required by the Orange County Department of Social Services.
• Perform clerical duties at the job site.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Is

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Newburgh, NY

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM with Flexibility (40hrs)

Job Description

• function as an assistant to the Caseworker
• provide transportation for clients to medical appointments/Family Court or other appointments deemed necessary by the supervisor
• assist caseworkers with transporting of families and supervise visitation between parent and child when such is required by the Orange County Department of Social Services
• Perform a variety of clerical duties while at the job site.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required
• Reliable transportation
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work with families from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Physical Characteristics

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans