3rd Party Reviewer - Broome

Children•Binghamton, NY

19h

About The Position

The 3rd Party Reviewer evaluates case history and needs to ensure safe progress, service compliance, and a focus on permanency. This neutral party is responsible for conflict resolution, problem solving, and maintaining objectivity about the process while focusing on the best interest of the child, family, and permanency. The role participates in Service Plan Reviews and Long Stayer Reviews using a family-centered practice approach and permanency planning. It coordinates schedules and meetings to include key voices, aims to host face-to-face meetings whenever possible, and provides effective case-planning guidance based on case history and dynamics. The reviewer also supports internal communication and accountability, evaluates Service Plans for compliance with applicable laws and timelines, mediates conflict, and completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

Associate's Degree required.
Two years of experience in foster care, child welfare, or case management required.
Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Knowledge of Child Welfare, NYS OCFS, the legal system, and permanency planning.
Knowledge of local and state resources.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in Service Plan Reviews and Long Stayer Reviews using a family-centered practice approach and keeping permanency planning in mind.
Coordinate schedules and meetings to include key voices.
Strive to host face-to-face meetings whenever possible.
Know case history and dynamics to provide effective case-planning guidance.
Coordinate internal communication and tracking for accountability and collaboration.
Objectively evaluate Service Plans to ensure local, state, and federal laws and timelines are being adhered to.
Objectively mediate conflict with creative problem solving.
Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.