Job Description
The Family Therapy and Support Services Program provides treatment to youth with psychiatric, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. The target population includes youth adjudicated as Juvenile Delinquent, persons in need of supervision, those at risk of out-of-home placement, and youth in a diversion program to avoid out-of-home placement.
The Caseworker Assistant provides both administrative and hands-on support to the Family Support program by assisting in the provision of case management services to children and families.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide direct casework services, including emergency intervention services, to clients and their families based on need assessment and treatment plan.
- Responsible for supervision of family visits and transportation of children and families in the Family Support program.
- Assist with the maintenance of client files (scanning documents into Agency database, completing reports, performing assessments, etc.).
- Research and collaborate with community resources to determine eligibility and accessibility of services for clients preparing to transition out of Family support and/or into adulthood.
- Participate as a member of treatment team for each assigned case – responsible for communicating with other team members and the Department of Social Services to ensure integrated service delivery, case continuity, and keep team informed of client progress.
What we provide:
- 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
- 13 paid holidays.
- 4 personal days.
- 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
- Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
- Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
- New longevity incentives.
- Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
- Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
Join Astor Services – Apply Now!
Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.
Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.
Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!
You must have:
· Bachelor’s Degree.
You should have:
· Experience with disadvantage populations preferred.