Nassau Juvenile Justice Services : Case Planner • •NEW • •

Case Planner

Juvenile Justice Services Program

Location : Nassau County

Schedule : Full-Time (35 hours / week), Non-Traditional Schedule

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About the Program :

The Juvenile Justice Services Program at Hope For Youth provides case management, restorative justice conferencing, and clinical services for up to 40 youth referred by the Nassau County Probation Department. These youth may include :

Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS)

Juvenile Delinquents (JD)

Juvenile Offenders (JO)

JD–Raise the Age

Adolescent Offenders

Our program focuses on family-centered treatment services that have proven effective in reducing delinquency risk and avoiding out-of-home placement.

Position Overview :

The Case Planner plays a critical role in supporting youth and families by improving individual functioning and family dynamics. This is a field-based position requiring weekly contact with youth and their families throughout Nassau County. The Case Planner also delivers direct services such as :

Case management

Life coaching

Parent skills training

Coordination with schools, courts, and other community partners

The Case Planner reports directly to the Program Supervisor .

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain weekly contact with youth and families (including evenings / weekends), utilizing your own vehicle

Implement all components of the program model for a caseload of up to 20 youth

Provide case management, life coaching, and parent skill training

Make collateral contacts with schools, service providers, and justice system representatives

Conduct CANS 2.0 assessments (initial and follow-up)

Attend school meetings and court appearances as needed

Regularly review and update service plans

Participate in transition and discharge planning

Complete timely and accurate documentation

Attend supervision, treatment team meetings, and ongoing trainings

To Be Successful, You Must Be Able To :

Adhere to agency policies, program procedures, and ethical codes of conduct

Support and empower families to maintain youth in the home

Achieve positive outcomes as outlined in NYS, County, and agency standards

Be flexible and responsive to the needs of youth, families, and the program

Complete all tasks and responsibilities as required by Hope For Youth and regulatory agencies

Minimum Qualifications :

BSW or Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus 2 years of casework experience

OR MSW or Master's in a related field

Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills

Ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (some evenings and weekends)

Access to a reliable vehicle for regular home visits throughout Nassau County

Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred

Physical Requirements :

Ability to read / write reports and log entries

Walking / standing for prolonged periods

Bending / stooping, kneeling / squatting, climbing stairs

Reaching overhead, repetitive wrist / finger movements

Regular driving using personal vehicle

Why Join Hope For Youth?

At Hope For Youth, you'll be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact in the lives of youth and families across Long Island. We offer :

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• 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

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to : Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, physical exam.

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Additional Pay Range Information

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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