Youth Diversion Caseworker

Connected Community Schools; City of Utica (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Connected Community Schools seeks a Diversion Case Worker to provide individualized, community-based diversion services for at-risk youth to prevent foster care placement and juvenile justice involvement. The role emphasizes in-home visits, collaboration with providers, and comprehensive documentation.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a flexible schedule, located in Utica. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience are required, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related human services field.
• Two years of direct service experience with behavioral/mental health or juvenile justice populations (or a Master’s degree may substitute for one year).
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Travel required; valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide diversion casework coordination and counseling to assigned cases.
• Conduct at least two monthly contacts, including at least one in-home visit.
• Collaborate with service providers and establish a team communication plan.
• Maintain documentation in required HIT system and complete assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate referrals and monitor services with families and youth.

Skills

Case management

Client counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience

Tools

HIT system

Job description

Connected Community Schools seeks a Diversion Case Worker to provide individualized, community-based diversion services for at-risk youth to prevent foster care placement and juvenile justice involvement. The role emphasizes in-home visits, collaboration with providers, and comprehensive documentation.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a flexible schedule, located in Utica. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience are required, with travel