Caseworker-Preventive Services

Pay: $22.28 per hour!

Nature of Work: 

Responsible for the provision of casework services to individuals and/or their families including children to assist them with their social, emotional, economic and environmental difficulties.  This position is responsible for the provision and/or arrangement of an array of services including but not limited to individual and/or family counseling, parent education, crisis intervention, assessing the safety of children and families etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of the practices and procedures of social casework and of social factors affecting individuals and families; good knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Good knowledge of the methods used in the development of case plans; working knowledge of the Federal, State and Local laws affecting the social casework program; working knowledge of social, health, vocational and other related agencies and programs in the area available for assistance and referral.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of persons, including clients, social workers, medical and legal professionals, government and law enforcement officials, and members of the general public.
• Ability to assess clients’ needs and develop sound and effective plans to meet those needs; ability to deal with a wide variety of people with an extraordinary amount of tact and courtesy.
• Ability to keep case records and prepare reports; ability to organized and plan work effectively; ready access to transportation to meet field work requirements; good powers of observation and analysis; initiative and resourcefulness; creativity and imagination; emotional maturity; good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related Human Service field, with one year of direct experience working with high-risk youth and families.  
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Pathways insurability guidelines to operate agency owned vehicles. 
• Must meet the requirements of the School Age Care, Day Care, and/or Mental Health Regulations regarding a State Central Register Clearance regarding history of abuse/maltreatment of children.

Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, while we learn and grow together.

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Req. # 1580