Job Information
Berkshire Farm Center Case Manager in Albany, New York
Description
Job Description
The Caseworker provides initial screening and assessments for all youth admitted to the facility. He/she provides individual counseling for each child and helps identify and work through the precipitating difficulties which lead to the detention service. In addition, the caseworker facilities communications with the youth’s family and other official personnel involved in the case, coordinators the legal contracts with court system and arranges the necessary appointments for pre-placement visits as prescribed in service plans or court orders.
Job Responsibilities• Interviews residents and their families-provides limited social work to assist them to adjust to detention intervention.• Consults with other agencies, residents and families regarding current expectations, practices, laws, regulations and procedures of the Juvenile Justice system. Maintains information on community resources to assist clients.• Collects and maintains appropriate data from various sources to assist in the development of an individual facility plan for each resident.• Records social information to develop case histories• Ensures compliance with all state regulations
Job Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other human services field is REQUIRED• Minimum 4 years’ experience working with juveniles and families.• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, and weekend availability• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems preferred• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.• Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.
Salary & Schedule
$23.08 - $25.00 hourly; commensurate on experience.
Schedule is 9AM to 5pm Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday OFF)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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