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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

Engage youth in face-to-face contact as dictated by program and county requirements.
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.
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 regular case management services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Valid New York State driver's license and adequate auto insurance.

Skills

Communication
Customer service
Multi-tasking
Detail-oriented
Independent work
Teamwork
Discretion
Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care Approach

Location

Community Based Services

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

2 years experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

Bachelor's Degree: $19.50 - $21.59 per hour
Master's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision plan insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
403B retirement plan
Flexible working options
11 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Up to 33 days of PTO per year

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

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.
An EEO/AA Agency
We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.