Caseworker/Monitoring Counselor
Pine Bluff, AR
Caseworker/Monitoring Counselor
Full Time • Pine Bluff, AR
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
About the Role:
The Caseworker/Monitoring Counselor provides various services to juveniles. A Monitoring Worker is made available on a regular basis to attend court hearings to assist the court with its proceedings.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to identify client needs and develop personalized service plans.
- Provide ongoing case management and support to clients, ensuring their progress and well-being.
- Facilitate access to resources, services, and community programs for clients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and client records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and services.
- Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the community.
- Conduct regular follow-ups to monitor client progress and adjust plans as necessary.
- Participate in training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Previous experience in case management or social services preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of community resources and social service programs.
- Valid driver's license.
- Compassionate demeanor with a strong commitment to client advocacy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
About Us:
United Family Services Inc has been serving the Pine Bluff community for over 20 years, providing essential support to families and individuals in need. Our commitment to compassion and excellence has earned us the trust of our clients and the admiration of our employees, who thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Compensation: $33,500.00 per year
Our mission is to provide comprehensive alternative services to juveniles and their families to prevent lock-up and out of home placement.
Addressing Difficult Problems with Realistic Solutions
United Family Services (UFS) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1991 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention sub-granted through the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The objective of the agency was to provide nonexistence services that could be used in the Arkansas Judicial System. In 1991, United Family Services developed the first successful Home Detention/House Arrest Program utilizing electronic monitoring in the state for juveniles and adult offenders.
In 1993, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention selected United Family Services’ Home Detention/House Arrest Program as one of the most effective programs in the nation. UFS was the first agency in the state of Arkansas to provide its own Electronic Monitoring Services with the capability of providing Electronic Monitoring Systems throughout America.
A Family Approach
In 1993, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention selected United Family Services’ Home Detention/House Arrest Program as one of the most effective programs in the nation. UFS was the first agency in the state of Arkansas to provide its own Electronic Monitoring Services with the capability of providing Electronic Monitoring Systems throughout America.
A Family Approach
Over the years, United Family Services has continued to grow. In 1996, UFS expanded the agency’s mission to provide communities with an effective comprehensive program that keep families together, prevent out of home placement and reduce commitments and re-commitments to the Division of Youth Services.
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