About the Organization

Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families.

The Nassau Prevention Program, called "H.E.A.R.T" (Helping Enhance Attachments and Remain Together), is a program of time‑limited, family‑oriented, supportive, and rehabilitative child welfare services, provided to children and their families for the purposes of:

Averting a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care;
Enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to his/her family earlier than would otherwise be possible;
Reducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.

Responsibilities

Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the program practice guide and employee manual.
Responsible for the overall administration of the program, including but not limited to the planning, organizing, and launching of the program and ensuring its continued success.
Collaborate with clinical supervisors in coordinating the delivery of clinical services.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure ongoing success in accordance with HFY practices.
Meet weekly with the Program Supervisor.
Communicate as needed with supervisory personnel at Nassau DSS and the court.
Gather all program statistics to prepare reports for submission.
Participate in treatment team, case review, and other meetings.
Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide support for other projects and locations; travel as needed.
Sit in on agency committees such as Training and Staff Development and Continuous Quality Improvement.
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
Perform other related tasks necessary to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency, and other regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

LMSW with 7 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of and experience working in child‑serving systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
Flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.
Physical requirements: ongoing access to a reliable vehicle; willingness to attend home visits; travel to various HFY locations and conferences; routine lifting up to 50 lbs; ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, reach overhead, perform repetitive wrist/finger movements.

Benefits

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island.
Supportive, mission‑driven co‑workers.
Diverse culture that promotes recognition and belonging.
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities.
Free training programs, tuition credits, scholarships and tuition assistance.
Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs.
Special events and recognition awards.
Volunteer and internship opportunities within the organization.
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment – medical, dental, vision; HRA with HSA and co‑pay options available.
91% employer‑paid medical premiums.
Generous paid time off.
Agency‑funded pension plan.
Pre‑tax savings plans: self‑directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.
Agency‑paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long‑term disability.

Employment Details

Full‑time position, 35 hours per week.

Equity Statement

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent, and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

Salary Range

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

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