Youth Engagement Services/ Independent Living Caseworker

Gateway-Longview, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Longview is seeking a Youth Engagement Services/Independent Living Caseworker (YES/IP) to supervise, support, and provide case management for youth pursuing independent living. You will collaborate with families and community partners to empower youth towards self-sufficiency.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, confidential documentation, and coordinated housing and employment supports within the Center of Youth Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with 2 years of experience.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in face-to-face contact per program and county requirements.
• Complete assessments and required paperwork according to program policy.
• Teach, model and evaluate techniques for youth focused on housing, self-sufficiency, and employment.
• Utilize a Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care approach with youth and supports.
• Establish a comprehensive service plan to support youth goals.
• Document all contacts in the youth’s chart within 48 hours and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactively ensure safety and progress through regular case management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human services

New York State driver’s license

Job description

Job Title:

Youth Engagement Services/ Independent Living Caseworker (YES/IP)

Department:

Center of Youth Development

Position Summary

Provide supervision, support, case management, counseling, and training necessary to help youth with a goal of independent living become self supporting citizens of their community

Department

Gateway Longview’s Community Based Services supports children, youth, and families throughout the community. The objective of the program is to strengthen the family unit or the child’s system of care, continually working toward the overall goal of permanency and stability for all children.A full team of Foster Care staff also works to certify and support foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout the region.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees!
We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date.

Compensation

Bachelor’s Degree: $19.50 - $21.59 per hour
Master’s Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time,

Monday- Friday

*schedule TBD

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Engage youth in face to face contact as dictated by program and county requirements and expectations.
• Complete assessments and required paperwork according to program policy.
• Teach, model and evaluate effective techniques and interventions with youth focused on academic, vocational services and life skills including but not limited to safe and affordable housing services, services to enhance self-sufficiency, and methods to sustain meaningful employment
• Utilize a Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care Approach to collaborate with youth, and their supports.
• Establish a comprehensive service plan to support the youth’s goals.
• Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of all case-specific documentation. Prepare and document all contacts in the youth’s chart within 48 hours.
• Assure confidentiality of each client's case through only necessary discussion at an appropriate time and place.
• Proactively ensure safety and wellbeing of clients and their progress toward individual goal attainment through provision of regular case management services, which includes frequent contacts with clients.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Available to flex work shifts as needed for client related matters
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field with 2 years experience
• Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.