Social Worker

Company: Police Athletic League
Location: Lyndhurst
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

Social Worker The MAAP Social Worker plays a pivotal role in supporting high-risk youth by conducting psychosocial intakes and regular clinical assessments. The position involves working alongside mentors and providing ongoing support through regular home visits and thorough evaluations. The MAAP Social Worker collaborates with families and service providers to ensure comprehensive care, all within a supportive and trauma-informed framework. COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED Key Responsibilities: - Conduct psycho-social intake and clinical assessments for referred minors and their households. - Perform regular home visits to assess safety and risk, ensuring ongoing support and intervention as necessary. - Collaborate closely with families, educational institutions, and community service providers to create and implement individualized service plans. - Maintain accurate data entry in ACS and OCFS databases, including ongoing clinical case notes and Family Assessment Service Plans (FASP). - Develop strong relationships with youth and families, responding promptly to referrals and providing coverage for direct service staff as needed.

Keywords: Police Athletic League, Lakewood , Social Worker, Social Services , Lyndhurst, New Jersey