Job Title: Youth Engagement Services/Independent Living Caseworker (YES/IL) Department: Center for Youth Development

Department

Gateway Longview’s Community Based Services programs supports children and youth ages 13-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Agency

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 work in partnership with.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

Compensation

Bachelors Degree $19.50 - $21.59 per hour

Masters Degree $21.30 - $23.38 per hour

• Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Professional Development Opportunities

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage youth in face to face contact within 10 days of referral. Conduct initial and routine 6-month Casey Life Skill Assessments/Learning Plans, Observations, Skill Inventories, Career Aptitude Tests and pre-post assessment comparisons

• Teach, model and evaluate effective techniques and interventions with youth focused on academic, vocational services and life skills including but not limited to safe and affordable housing services, services to enhance self-sufficiency, and methods to sustain meaningful employment

• Utilize a Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care Approach to collaborate with youth, ECDSS, family/natural supports, service providers and community partners (i.e. Buffalo Public Schools, ECC, Job Training Programs) to minimize barriers, enhance youth participation, establish a comprehensive service plan and enhance success.

• Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of progress notes, court reports, safety/skills assessments, billing reports, correspondence, and other case-specific documentation. Prepare and document in Connections within 48 hours detailed progress notes.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field with 3 years experience

• Valid New York State driver’s license and adequate auto insurance

• Ability to build rapport with youth based on healthy boundaries, effective communication and mutual respect

• Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in decision making

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening

• Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a clinically based area

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.