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Casework Supervisor

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY: A Casework Supervisor provides support and supervision to assigned staff ... Coordinate monthly staff meetings * Assist caseworkers in developing realistic treatment goals for ...

MercyFirst

Casework Supervisor

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY: A Casework Supervisor provides support and supervision to assigned staff ... Coordinate monthly staff meetings * Assist caseworkers in developing realistic treatment goals for ...

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Case Aide

New York, NY · On-site

$34K/yr

High School diploma or Associates Degree Minimum of 6 months of office and/or casework assistant/aide experience. Type a minimum of 35 wpm Excellent communication skills (verbal and written ...

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What is a casework assistant?

Casework Assistants are support professionals who help caseworkers or social workers manage their caseloads. They assist with administrative duties, gather and organize case information, help clients complete necessary forms, and may coordinate appointments or services. Their work ensures that case management operations run smoothly and efficiently, allowing caseworkers to focus more on direct client interaction and decision-making. Casework Assistants typically work in social services, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.

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To thrive as a Casework Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a relevant qualification such as a diploma or degree in social work, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, data entry systems, and office productivity tools is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork are standout soft skills that help in supporting clients and collaborating with colleagues. These skills and qualities are essential for efficiently managing caseloads, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective support to caseworkers and clients.

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Casework Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing sensitive client information, balancing multiple cases simultaneously, and adapting to changing priorities. To effectively address these challenges, strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, as well as clear communication with case managers and clients. Building a good understanding of confidentiality protocols and leveraging digital case management tools can also help streamline workflows and ensure accuracy. Regular collaboration with the case management team provides opportunities to seek guidance and share best practices, which can improve efficiency and job satisfaction.

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Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a certificate or associate degreeBachelor's degree in social work or related field; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, community agencies, schoolsHospitals, clinics, community agencies, government offices
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, schools, government programsHealthcare, social services, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles and support functionsMore advanced, clinical, and case management responsibilities

While both roles support individuals in need, a Casework Assistant typically provides administrative and support services under supervision, whereas a Social Worker handles case management, assessments, and direct client intervention. The choice depends on your qualifications and career goals within social services.

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Assistant Preparator PT

Rockland, ME • On-site

Farnsworth Art Museum
Museums and Historical Sites • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Farnsworth Art Museumexternal

$24 - $26/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Assistant Preparator
Part-time: up to 28 hours/week
The Assistant Preparator at the Farnsworth Art Museum supports the installation of exhibitions, care of the permanent collection, and maintenance of the museum's historic houses. Reporting directly to the Preparator, the Assistant Preparator works closely with the Curatorial and Registration departments to assist with exhibition installations, artwork handling, collection care, and gallery maintenance. This position plays an important hands-on role in ensuring the safe movement, installation, packing, and storage of artworks while helping maintain museum facilities and exhibition spaces according to museum and American Alliance of Museums (AAM) best practices. The position is on-site and works collaboratively with Curatorial, Registration, Facilities, Security, Operations, and the Wyeth Study Center staff to support the successful execution of exhibitions, gallery rotations, and collection projects.
The ideal candidate has experience in art handling, exhibition installation, basic carpentry, painting, matting and framing, gallery lighting, and safe operation of hand and power tools. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced museum environment.
Responsibilities:
Art Handling and Installation
  • Assist with the safe handling, installation, deinstallation, movement, and transportation of artworks, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and time-based media.
  • Assist in preparing galleries for exhibitions, including painting, patching walls, installing hardware, exhibition graphics, labels, and vinyl.
  • Install and adjust gallery lighting under the supervision of the Preparator.
  • Assist with fabrication and installation of pedestals, mounts, vitrines, platforms, casework, and other exhibition support materials.
  • Assist with audiovisual equipment installation and maintenance for exhibitions.
  • Support the Preparator with all phases of exhibition installation and deinstallation.
  • Help fabricate exhibition furniture and custom display solutions as directed.

Preventive Conservation and Collections Care
  • Follow established object handling procedures to ensure the safe care of the permanent collection and incoming/outgoing loans.
  • Assist with environmental monitoring in galleries, storage areas, and historic houses, including temperature, humidity, and light monitoring.
  • Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by monitoring traps and reporting activity.
  • Assist with emergency response and collection recovery efforts when needed.
  • Participate in routine gallery inspections and preventive conservation activities.

Collection and Departmental Support
  • Assist Registrars and the Preparator with collection inventories and storage organization projects.
  • Support seasonal maintenance and object rotations within the museum's historic houses.
  • Assist with gallery rotations and collection moves as needed.

Maintenance and Department Support
  • Maintain an organized workshop and preparation areas.
  • Organize and inventory tools, hardware, framing supplies, exhibition materials, and equipment.
  • Assist with packing crate maintenance and storage furniture organization.
  • Research and help procure exhibition materials and supplies under the supervision of the Preparator.
  • Maintain museum equipment and report repair needs.

Administrative
  • Maintain accurate inventory of exhibition supplies, equipment, and casework
  • Assist with coordinating deliveries, shipments, and vendor services.
  • Ensure smooth coordination by responding promptly and professionally to both internal and external communications
  • Assist the Preparator in supervising contract art handlers during installations when needed.

Requirements / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies or a related field preferred.
  • 2-3 years of museum, gallery, exhibition preparation, art handling, or related experience preferred.
  • Experience handling works of art using museum standards and best practices.
  • Familiarity with basic woodworking, construction, painting, matting and framing, and gallery lighting.
  • Experience operating hand and power tools safely.
  • Familiarity with SketchUp or willingness to learn.
  • Basic understanding of museum environmental monitoring and preventive conservation practices preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while taking direction and collaborating as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, work on ladders and personnel lifts, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • OSHA 10 certification preferred or willingness to obtain after hire.

Founded as a bequest of Lucy Copeland Farnsworth, the Museum opened its doors in 1948 in Rockland, Maine, with a singular mission to celebrate Maine's role in American art. The Farnsworth's primary purpose is to be a repository for American art objects related to Maine and a resource for all, including local and state residents, as well as tourists visiting from throughout the United States and abroad.
Throughout the Museum's history, it has championed the unique role that Maine plays in the larger story of American art. The Farnsworth's collection of approximately 15,000 works focuses on American art from the 18th century to the present, in all media, with a special emphasis on artists with deep connections to Maine. From purchasing works by a young Andrew Wyeth-becoming the first museum to do so-to collecting pieces by pivotal Maine artists such as Fitz Henry Lane, George Bellows, Rockwell Kent, Lynne Drexler, Lois Dodd, Daniel Minter, Ann Craven, and Jeremy Frey, the Museum has and will continue to represent the excellence of the arts in Maine. We are also broadening and diversifying collections to more fully reflect the breadth of Maine artists working today and the interests of our growing and multicultural audience.
The Museum also cares for two historic properties: the Farnsworth Homestead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and the Olson House, joining the campus in 1991 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2011.
Welcoming approximately 75,000 visitors each year, the Farnsworth has a $58 million economic impact on the mid-coast and surrounding areas and has revitalized the creative capital of Rockland. It is the first art museum in Maine to receive accreditation by AAM.

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