Preventive Caseworker- Full Time

Merakey; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

DailyPay access

Well-being platform (Goga)

Care.com backup services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning access

Job summary

Merakey is hiring a Preventive Caseworker in Newburgh, NY, offering $20.19/hour. The role involves conducting casework contacts via home visits and calls, managing about 16 cases, documenting notes in the Connection system, coordinating with local programs, and providing advocacy to individuals and families.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a similar field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong crisis intervention and engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct casework contacts through home visits and phone calls.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 16 cases.
• Document case notes within the Connection system.
• Communicate with programs and resources in the area.
• Provide advocacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Computer proficiency

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Preventive Caseworker – Newburgh, NY

Earn $20.19/hour.

Position Details

Conduct casework contacts through home visits and phone calls. Manage a caseload of approximately 16 cases. Document case notes within the Connection system. Communicate with programs and resources in the area. Provide advocacy.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a similar field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong crisis intervention and engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Access to DailyPay – receive pay when you need it.
• Access to the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.