Job Information
Gateway-Longview Residential Social Worker in Williamsville, New York
Job Title: Residential Social Worker Department: Residential Treatment
Department
Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.
Agency
Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Benefits
Flexible working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid Holidays; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, retirement benefits and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs
Compensation
Bachelor's Degree: $19.50 - $21.59 per hour
Master's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour
- Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Professional Development Opportunities
Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Primary Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the treatment team to address the permanency needs of youth place in care
Establish and maintain a supportive and therapeutic relationship with youth and their families or permanency resources
Ensure the required number of weekly individual contact sessions occur with each youth assigned to caseload
Attend and participate in treatment planning meetings for cases
Attend court appearances and report on rulings and to agency and families
Assess children and families and recommend additional treatment by collaborating with referral sources and community providers
Fulfill other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field
Current NYS Driver’s License
Ability to build rapport with youth based on healthy boundaries, effective communication and mutual respect
Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in decision making
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening
Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
Ability to physically restrain if required
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Case Management experience
Master’s Degree in clinically based area
Professional licensure (LMSW, LMHC)
An EEO/AA Agency
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.