What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker and Instructor position at Human Services Agency?
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read carefully! You must complete ALL of the following steps in order to be considered.
1. Submit a professional cover letter, resume, and current email address.
2. If your application is advanced, you will be required to complete a written questionnaire and respond to an essay prompt. Applicants who do not complete this step will not be considered.
If you are selected as a finalist for the position, you will receive a $50 reimbursement for your time on the questionnaire/essay.
JOB DUTIES
- Conduct small group classes with at-risk youth on topics including anger management, bullying, substance abuse, life skills, and other related areas
- Work individually with at-risk youth, ages 10-18
- Provide crisis intervention and assist families in decision making and problem resolution
- Utilize a variety of approaches, such as social skills training, mindfulness training, cognitive/behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, problem-solving training and anger management interventions.
- Meet and regularly communicate with parents and guardians to discuss student challenges, progress, and planning.
- Work with clients to develop healthy anger management goals and assess progress
- Accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and progress updates of students and families
- Coordinate programs with other departments, professionals, and outside agencies
- Refer clients to outside state and community resources
- Monitor student compliance or non-compliance
- Accurately and consistently collect data
- Schedule classes and appointments
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge or experience with at-risk children and youth, including knowledge/experience with mental health, anger, trauma, or substance abuse issues
- Passion for working with youth and their families
- Willingness to openly discuss difficult and sensitive issues with youth and families
- Excellent sense of self-awareness
- Knowledge of principles and best practices as related to education, risk assessment, and family crisis intervention techniques
- Entry level case management techniques including: knowledge of family dynamics, motivational interviewing approaches, influence in changing negative behaviors
- Highly skilled in interpersonal communications
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and outside agencies.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software, including email and MS Office programs
- Ability to perform duties independently without close supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in social work, particularly youth development, is preferred
- Experience in a nonprofit agency or a public human services agency is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Application Question(s):
- Please provide an email address where you can be reached for communication regarding your application.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80302
Salary : $25 - $27