A nonprofit community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Case Planner for a promising opportunity with their Foster Care program.About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire potential)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: 5 Days (2 days in the field & 3 days onsite)
- Patient Population: Foster Care (Ages 0-21)
- EMR: Electronic State System Connections
Responsibilities:The Case Planner will be responsible for:
- Work with Foster Parents and Biological Parents to plan child's permanency
- Provide support and case management services to foster and adoptive children in foster homes
- Prepare and send referral packages for necessary services to appropriate community resources
- Ensure that service plans are implemented for all children care
- Schedule and supervise visitations between children and families
- Participate in all Family Team Conferences (FTC)
- Attend all court hearings, hospital visits, etc. as needed
- Participate in and ensure follow up from FTC meetings
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
- Knowledgeable about working with foster care youth and children and families at risk
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Working knowledge of OCFS Connections
- Solid assessment and documentation skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)