Social Worker LMSWLCSW (Program Manager)

Seaford - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 62000 - 65000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NEW HIRE BONUS: $500 or $750 if Bilingual in English/Spanish!

Hope For Youths Residential Services Department provides community based trauma informed youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child welfare system juvenile justice system and runaway and homeless youth/young adults the opportunities to alter the trajectory for youth in need are abundant. Youth are supported 24/7 by a team of multi-disciplinary professionals paraprofessionals and agency administration that consistently meets standards for accreditation and licensing regulations.

The Social Worker at the Seaford Boys Group Home must be a licensed social worker (LMSW or LCSW) providing informal clinical support and case management for up to 7 youth residing in the home. Maintaining a focus on the overall mission of the agency and the Residential Department the licensed Social Worker/Program Manager supports and empowers our youth and their families to build resiliency and become self-sufficient to achieve their fullest potential. Work includes individual meetings family and permanency team meetings home visits collaboration with community partners and crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
Provide overall management of assigned site.
Complete necessary reports and case documentation.
Liaise with DSS schools and other child and youth collateral contacts.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
Provide supervisees with the knowledge skills and tools needed to succeed.
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
Prepare psychosocial assessments.
Collaborate and coordinate with the aftercare caseworker on discharge planning and aftercare services.
Conduct home visits.
Support other projects and residential locations as needed.
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs of the clients the program Hope for Youth oversight agencies and other regulatory obligations.

How You Will Typically Spend Your Time:

50% General casework responsibilities documentation and reports
20% Supporting Youth
20% Supporting Staff
10% Staff meetings supervision and training

Minimum Qualifications for this job are:

LMSW / LCSW required
2 years post-masters experience preferred
Experience with child-serving systems such as DSS probation foster care systems
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word and Excel)
Valid NYS drivers license in good standing
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call availability
Physical Requirements: Ability to operate a motor vehicle carrying up to ten (10) children and youth lift/move up to 50 pounds escort children and youth into the community (including stairs) restrain a child or youth during a crisis read/write reports and log entries walk/stand for prolonged periods bend/stoop kneel/squat climb stairs reach overhead and perform repetitive wrist/finger movements.

Schedule: Full-time 35-hour workweek

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL) State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR) DMV record review criminal records screening reference checks and for some roles a physical exam and drug testing. Hope For Youth Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free Training programs Free Tuition Credits Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical Dental Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available
91% Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b) 529 Aflac.
Agency-paid life insurance and disability and for some positions long-term disability

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Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employees base salary and/or rate several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. years of relevant experience education licensing certifications other credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity etc.).

Required Experience:

Manager

NEW HIRE BONUS: $500 or $750 if Bilingual in English/Spanish! Hope For Youths Residential Services Department provides community based trauma informed youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child ...