Transitional Age Youth Caseworker

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Transitional Age Youth Caseworker to join our Shared Services department. The TAY Caseworker provides all youth aged 14 and older in custody of PFSN with independent living services to prepare them for the transition from agency custody to self-sufficiency. TAY caseworker is skilled in areas such as academic support, career preparation, workforce development, financial management, home management/maintenance, health and risk prevention, and relationship/communication skills. The TAY caseworker will assist youth with linkage to community services that support self- sufficiency. The caseworker visits youth as frequently as needed either in the home or in the community.

Learn about The Buckeye Ranch:

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, theyre empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

What youll do:

• Assess clients for appropriate level of care. Assesses behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts.
• Identify cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment.
• Work with placement providers on ensuring quality independent living skills to PFSN Youth.
• Work with PFSN management to ensure all contracted providers are providing services as outlined in their contract regarding transition age services.
• Link service recipients and making referrals to community services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of social welfare agencies (public and private.)
• Make home visits to youth in PFSN custody who are in the homes of relative or non-relative caregivers as well as foster homes and residential facilities.

Our benefits:

Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401K Employer Contribution
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Who you are:

• You have a bachelors degree.
• You have at least one year of child welfare working experience.
• You have an active drivers license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.

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