Current Openings:
Newaygo County Caseworker
Caseworker Position - Please review the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Please submit resume, interest letter and letters of reference by May 31, 2022.
You can submit your cover letter, resume and references to yac@bryac.org
Caseworker Position - Please review the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human behavioral science, or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences
- Possess mature judgment, ability to handle crisis situations, communicate with youth and their families in a non-threatening and professional manner, and a sincere:
- Ability to perform assigned duties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Criminal history background check, being of good moral character.
- Most posses a valid MI drivers license and proof of insurance.
- Two years of work experience in human services .
- Knowledge of social work practices.
- Provide direct outreach counseling and services to at-risk youth and their families.
- Ability to case manage a maximum of 15 case files.
- Provide family and individual counseling. Provide family mediation during crisis.
- Enhance youth’s self-worth and improve their overall health.
- Provide short-term placement for youth.
- Ability to make appropriate recommendations and testify in court.
- Ability to make appropriate referrals to other area agencies.
- On-call 24 hours per day every three weeks.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Coordinate recreational services for at-risk youth.
- Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
- Develop a professional working relationship with area agencies.
- Participate in planned trainings related to social services and community meetings.
- Assist youth with short and long-term goals and other issues such as:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Please submit resume, interest letter and letters of reference by May 31, 2022.
You can submit your cover letter, resume and references to yac@bryac.org
