Case Planner Foster Care

Little Flower Children • Brooklyn, NY

78d

About The Position

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework.
• Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the care and treatment of children.
• Experience related to services to families and children, preferably medical or child welfare related.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives, and other individuals.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case records.

Responsibilities

• Investigates cases referred to the agency to determine need and proper method of care.
• Interviews individuals, families, community and governmental agency personnel, and other resource persons for psycho-social diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan preparation.
• Works with public welfare agencies, courts, and others to assist individuals with financial, legal, medical, and personal problems.
• Attends periodic staff conferences and confers with supervisors weekly and as needed.
• Prepares dictation, reports, and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains records of the status of each case.
• Responds to case emergencies after hours or on weekends.
• Records all progress notes and FASP online in Connections by the caseworker.
• Ensures all actions/events are recorded no later than 72 hours after occurrence and forwarded to the supervisor for review.
• Submits progress notes for review and makes necessary corrections as requested by the supervisor.
• Submits progress notes for all events before going on vacation.
• Participates in mandated trainings regarding case recording.
• Attends weekly conferences with supervisors to discuss each case and review interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees