What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Caseworker position at Merakey?
Merakey is looking for a Bilingual Caseworker in Newburgh, NY!
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct casework contacts through home visits in the area of Orange County and phone calls.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 15-20
- Preventive Activities: Support groups, parenting classes, education workshops, transportation, casework counseling, Insuring the successful community reintegration of children to the community from out of home care, maintaining children and youth in their homes or the homes of relatives safely, who has been deemed at-risk of placement.
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers
Requirements:Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field
- Valid Driver's License and reliable form of transportation
- Must be computer Literate
- Strong Communication skills
