Youth Advocate Caseworker

Blueprints; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

403B / retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Blueprints is seeking an Independent Living Caseworker to support youth in Washington. You will provide case management services, coordinate life skills sessions, and maintain thorough documentation for all participants.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in social work or related field, with 2+ years of experience (or a Master's in Social Work). Regular attendance, knowledge of state regulations, and ability to work with partner agencies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Caseworker II & III require 2+ years’ experience with children and families or a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for referred participants and maintain accurate case records.
• Maintain written documentation including progress reports, transition plans, program reports, and assessments.
• Attend court hearings, interagency meetings, and conferences related to job duties.
• Provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage 24/7 as scheduled.

Education

Bachelor Degree in social work or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Blueprints is hiring an Independent Living Caseworker!!

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree in social work or related field.
• Caseworker II & III: Bachelor degree in Social Work or a related field with 2+ years’ experience working with children and families or Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.

• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• Understand and maintain compliance with contractual agreements and agency contracts with Children and Youth Services, to include completing all paperwork associated with the position and meeting deadlines as outlined within such contracts.
• Maintain awareness of and abide by agency organizational structure, goals, mission, policies, and procedures and all local, state and federal regulations and requirements. Represent same throughout the community.
• Assist in the coordination, initiation, and implementation of groups and individual Life Skills Training sessions.
• Conduct all required individual in-home sessions to youth.
• Maintain written documentation of all youth in the program including progress reports, transition plans, program reports and assessments.
• Maintain contact with Washington County Children and Youth Services and all other private providers involved with program youth.
• Establish positive relationships with youth and ensure program and treatment goals are addressed and attained.
• Provide case management services for all referred participants.
• Maintain accurate and current case records for all participants on caseload as per applicable local, state, and federal regulations and/or contractual requirements.
• Develop a working knowledge of other community agencies and their services for the purpose of assessing a participant's suitability for services through these agencies.
• Provide referrals to other appropriate services intended to link participants to community resources.
• Attend court hearings and meetings related to job duties as required.
• Provide crisis intervention and prevention 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through participation in on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Available for 5 days IL Retreat and other mandatory conferences/meetings.
• Attend case consultations, interagency team meetings, court hearings, conferences, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and seminars, as required.

• Competitive wage, salary & benefits
• Flexible work arrangements, 403B, Paid time off, Employee Assistance Program
• IRS mileage reimbursement - .72.5 Cents/mile