Aftercare Worker (Hard to Place)
The Children's Village
Location
New York
Salary
$33 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide supportive services to youth transitioning from foster care to independent living. Help young adults develop life skills and navigate housing, education, and employment.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is preferred, or an associate degree with 4 years of experience. Experience working with foster care youth or adolescents is highly desired.
Job description
Position Overview
The Aftercare Worker provides supportive services to youth transitioning out of foster care into independent living. This role focuses on helping young adults develop life skills, access resources, maintain stability, and successfully navigate adulthood. The Aftercare Worker collaborates with youth, families, community providers, and internal teams to support positive outcomes in housing, education, employment, and overall well-being.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (preferred).
- Associate degree with 4 years’ relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience working with foster care youth, adolescents, or young adults preferred.
- Knowledge of independent living skills and transition planning.
- Strong engagement and rapport-building skills with youth.
- Ability to work independently in community settings.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
