Physician / New York / Locum tenens / Bilingual Youth Case Worker Job

Company: Tandym Health
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

A nonprofit organization in Westchester County is actively seeking a compassionate individual, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, to join their staff as a Youth Case Worker. In this role, the Youth Case Worker serves as youths supervisor with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, and care of the youth, providing therapeutic interventions.ResponsibilitiesThe Youth Case Worker:

• Maintains security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies or crisis situations
• Supervises movement of the youth inside and outside the facility policy and procedures
• Supervises movement of youth inside and outside the facility; takes periodic counts of youth
• Monitors youth during recreational and various activities
• Interacts critically and constructively with other staff members to develop and
• implement successful interventions techniques
• Develops effective relationships with youth, co-workers, and team members
• Assists youth with their personal issues and refers issues to the group in accordance with the principles of the program
• Observes and keeps staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group
• Assists in preparing reports regarding each youths adjustment and progress
• Prepares log entries and reports in a timely manner
• Escorts and/or transports youth to predetermined locations
• Exercises judgment and discretion in the performance of duties within departmental rules, regulations, and policies
• Performs other related work as assignedQualifications
  • High School diploma
  • 1-2+ years of experience in a group work which involved direct care and interaction with youth such as YMCA , schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs.
  • Bilingual, English and Spanish
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Strong interpersonal skillsDesired skills
    • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university within one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social work

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