Villa of Hope·Rochester, New York
Provide home-based clinical counseling and case management to youth and families at risk of foster care placement. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized goals, and coordinating community resources.
Job title: Preventive Social Worker
Department/Program: Preventive Services
81 [ salary range: 27.47hr-30.00hr commensurate with education and experience ]
Flsa status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Preventive Program Supervisor
Under the general direction of the Preventive Program Supervisor, the Preventive Social Worker provides home-based clinical counseling and case management services to youth and families who have been identified at risk of foster care placement or replacement. The Preventive Social Worker carries out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.
Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations
Exercises full compliance with the Justice Center’s Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs
Employs approved crisis intervention / prevention techniques utilizing accepted practices per Agency policy and procedures
Reads, understands and accesses the program policy and procedures manual
Documents Safety Assessments in Client progress notes
Participates in regular staff meetings, ongoing training and staff development provided by the Agency
Demonstrates the ability to work in an electronic record system
Documents all case contact into the case record within 24 hours of service provision.
Utilizes appropriate measures to assess effectiveness of clinical work with youth enrolled in the program (Casey Life Skills Assessment, CANS & NC Assessment)
Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activities
Recognizes and embraces the diversity of teams, supports and develops the strengths of each individual youth and family
Assesses, develops and implements individualized goals and objectives identified by the family, foster/resource family, service provider and referral source
Documents all contacts with youth and family including goals, objectives, methods and maintains the clinical record and all other pertinent documentation in accordance with Agency standards
Conducts comprehensive strengths and needs assessment with each youth and family.
Completes all agency and funder required documentation related to opening and closing cases with in specified timelines
Utilizes flex funds for clients in a prudent manner, following required guidelines to obtain approval, and document use of such funds
Accurately documents mileage and completes reimbursement documentation
Assists management in the delivery of the Sanctuary Model aligning operational areas with values of the model
Provides individual and/or family therapy within a home-based setting
Assists the youth and family in managing and planning for safety needs and creates an individualized support plan when indicated
Ability to arrange schedule to be available to youth and families in their homes/communities
Acts as an advocate as appropriate, and coordinates linkage and referral to community resources for youth and family needs, including social, recreational, food housing etc.
Maintains ongoing contact with the referral source, school partners and preventive liaisons, through face to face, phone and electronic communication, for the purposes of service coordination
Serves as a positive representative of the Agency and of Preventive Services with youth and their family, community resource personnel and Monroe County representatives.
Perform other similar duties requiring comparable skills utilizing the Sanctuary Model Guiding Principles and Seven Commitment
All other responsibilities requiring comparable skill as directed by supervisor
• Ability to work evening hours as needed.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.