Caseworker - Parkersburg

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related human services field
• Prefers Two years experience with target population .
• Requires Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation .
• Flexibility in work hours is required.

Case Worker Job Summary: A youth service caseworker is responsible to provide casework services for at-risk youth including but not limited to assessment, planning, referral, and advocacy. This position is assigned to work in a Department of Human Services office and under the direct supervision of a Department of Human Services supervisor as part of that supervisor’s unit. All casework supervision and training is provided by Department of Human Services and Youth Services System. The caseworker is required to meet the requirements and standards established by DHS. The Caseworker is an employee of Youth Services System, Inc. and is subject to all YSS policies and procedures. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations and generally accepted practices.

Case Worker Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide case work services to assigned clients.
• Ensure an adequate and comprehensive assessment of client needs.
• Develop and plan for identified services and ensure services are provided.
• Assess client for ongoing needs and link to the provision of services.
• Advocate for client and family needs and services with court systems, human service providers, health systems, as well as other community service providers, agencies or institutions.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress, reassesses client needs and develop further interventions based on continuing assessment and evaluation of progress.
• Develop and maintain complete, accurate case record documentation by established timelines.
• Travel on behalf of client for client needs and services.
• Attend all meetings and court hearings involving clients.
• Attend training as scheduled.
• Maintain a current social work license.
• Actively participate in supervision with assigned supervisor.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet client needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off- 15 days first year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 3 Health Plan Options
• 2 Dental Plan Options
• Prescription Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability Accrual
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with adolescents with mental health diagnosis
• Knowledge of various systems including child welfare, mental health, education, and judicial.
• Excellent time management and organizing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems.
• Ability to manage a caseload.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Proficient and accurate documentation.
• Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Youth/Young Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Parkersburg, WV (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20