Preventive Case Worker

Access: Supports for Living; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Newburgh, NY seeks a dedicated professional to provide ongoing services and supervision to Child Welfare families. The role includes conducting home visits, writing reports, and coordinating with social services and health providers.

Responsibilities emphasize safety assessments, documentation, and maintaining client relationships, with transportation in a personal vehicle required to reach families across Orange County.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Computer skills (typing, using software).
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-going services and supervision to Child Welfare families.
• Makes accurate assessments for safety and interventions.
• Conducts home visits through Orange County.
• Writes detailed reports and maintains documentation.
• Maintains relationships with Department of Social Services, mental health providers, schools and other service providers.
• MUST transport clients in own vehicle as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer skills (typing, software)

Flexibility to work with families

Experience with Child Welfare System

Spanish speaking

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Education

BS/BA in Human Services

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: $22.00 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM (40hrs) with Flexibility. On-Call responsibilities once every four weeks.

Overview Of Primary Responsibilities

The goals of the preventive program within the wrap around model are to keep families together, while continually assessing for risk and safety issues. The objectives are to strengthen families and to stabilize and maintain family functioning.

Primary Functions

• Providing on-going services and supervision to Child Welfare families.
• Makes accurate assessments for safety and interventions and is comfortable addressing situational issues.
• Conducts home visits through Orange County.
• Writes detailed reports and maintains documentation.
• Maintains relationships with Department of Social Services, mental health providers, schools and all other service providers.
• MUST transport clients in own vehicle as needed

Qualifications And Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Computer skills (typing, using software).
• Flexibility to work with families in a family friendly schedule.
• Experience with Child Welfare System.
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license required
• Access to a reliable vehicle required.

Education And Experience

• BS/BA in Human Services field required
• Up to 3 years’ experience working with families and field work

Physical Characteristics

The position requires the physical ability to perform community-based and home-visiting duties safely and effectively. The employee should be able to:

• Travel throughout Orange County to conduct home visits and meet with families and service providers.
• Sit for extended periods while driving, completing documentation, attending meetings, and providing services.
• Frequently walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and move around various home and community environments.
• Enter and navigate residential settings that may vary in size, condition, accessibility, and layout.
• Safely assist clients with routine transportation needs using a personal vehicle, when required.
• Carry and transport work-related materials, files, or equipment weighing approximately 10–20 pounds.
• Use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Maintain sufficient visual, auditory, and motor abilities to observe the environment, communicate effectively, document services, and respond appropriately to safety concerns.
• Maintain the physical stamina and mobility necessary to perform field-based work and respond appropriately to changing family and environmental circumstances.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or other hours based on family and program needs.
• Perform duties in a manner that supports personal safety, client safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

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