Supportive Caseworker (per diem) - Gateway-Longview
Buffalo, NY
About the Job
Job Title: Supportive Caseworker (per diem) Department: Intensive Preventive Services
Department
Gateway Longview’s Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
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 work in partnership with.
Benefits
Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
Compensation
$21.00 per hour
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support caseworkers by providing individually tailored, strength-based, and collaborative case planning services
- Maintain intensive in-home contact, service provision, and therapeutic rapport with families
- Develop, teach, model and evaluate effective techniques and interventions with parents/caretakers
- Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of progress notes
- Fulfill other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field with 2 years’ experience providing supportive services to children and their families
- Current NYS Driver’s License and personal vehicle
- Ability to build rapport with youth based on healthy boundaries, effective communication and mutual respect
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in decision making
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening
- Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Services related field with 1 years’ experience providing supportive services to children and their families
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.
Source : Gateway-Longview