MercyFirst is currently seeking a Caseworker!
(Based on our Syosset Campus, working in association with our Raise The Age Program)
 

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Must maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1+ years work related experience with the knowledge and training in working with children and families including child development stages and family dynamics.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF POSITION: The caseworker will provide the clients and their families/primary resource persons with intensive casework and all services offered by the Agency and/or community.
Caseload - 6 to 8 children in need of psychiatric help for various mental illnesses or behavioral disorders  (for example: Bi-Polar, ADD or ADHD, Schizophrenia, etc).

Brief outline of essential tasks:

• Conduct regular casework sessions with each client in accordance with Federal, State, and Local mandates.

• Conduct regular home visits and maintain regular contact with birth parents, foster parents, and/or resource persons in accordance with mandates

• Document all contacts in appropriate computer systems within established timeframes

• Prepare all required documentation on each case which could include progress notes, psychosocial reports, permanency hearing notes, FASPs, etc.

• Attend legal proceedings such as family court hearings

• Actively participate in staff training and supervision meetings.

• Arrange, monitor and document home visits, family/sibling visits.

• Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directed
  
   

  Are you organized? Do you have strong computer skills? Are you flexible to take on new responsibilities as they arise? Can you work independently and as part of a team?

  IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, THEN APPLY TODAY!

   

  Join our Team!

   

   

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  ercyFirst offers competitive compensation, plus great benefits to our valued employees, including:

   

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, life insurance and more
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Trainings to support professional and personal development

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  APPLY NOW!!!!!!