Case Planner II (Edenwald)

Jewish Child Care Association Of New York•Pleasantville, NY

32d•$32 - $33

About The Position

The Case Planner II plays a vital role in helping children achieve safe, permanent, and nurturing homes through reunification, adoption, KinGAP, or preparation for independent living. This position is ideal for a compassionate, skilled professional who believes in family engagement, strengths-based practice, and timely permanency. The Case Planner will partner with children, families, caregivers, and community providers to ensure every child's safety, well-being, and long-term stability.

Requirements

Master's degree required (MSW preferred).
Ability to engage clients and build strong, professional helping relationships.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to navigate complex service systems for multi-problem families.
Strong computer skills, including typing and documentation proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with substance-use-affected populations preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess safety, risk, protective, and promotive factors and collaborate with families to develop and implement safety plans.
Engage children and families in identifying strengths, resources, and supports, and actively involve them in service planning and decision-making.
Partner closely with caregivers and foster parents to support treatment and promote positive outcomes for children in care.
Collaborate with parent advocates to support parents in addressing challenges and working toward reunification when appropriate.
Engage families in concurrent planning from the beginning of child welfare involvement.
Identify, develop, and support family, kinship, and non-kinship resources to achieve permanency goals.
Develop and monitor visitation plans for youth and families, including sibling connections.
Coordinate and facilitate family, sibling, and permanency meetings, supervising visits as required by the service plan.
Support youth in preparing for independent living, including monthly IL contacts and documentation.
Coordinate services with caregivers, schools, medical providers, mental health professionals, and community partners.
Maintain regular collateral contact with interdisciplinary teams and service providers to assess progress and effectiveness.
Collaborate with Home finding to identify, develop, and certify viable discharge resources.
Work with internal JCCA divisions to ensure children are placed in the least restrictive, most appropriate level of care.
Partner with youth skills coaches to help youth develop age-appropriate life skills.
Ensure compliance with all Agency, City, State, and Federal requirements related to documentation, visitation, and client contact.
Prepare and maintain accurate, timely case documentation, including: Progress notes FASPs and Psycho-socials Plan Amendments Court reports and testimony Adoption summaries and home studies CCS21+ applications
Ensure preparedness and participation in all legal proceedings, including Family and Criminal Court.
Complete Special/Exceptional Rate Requests and reauthorizations as needed.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, including support during hospitalizations and discharge planning.
Serve as a mentor to newer staff and support onboarding efforts within the department.
Implement evidence-based models with children, caregivers, parents, and discharge resources.
Attend team meetings, supervision, consultations, and required trainings, including evidence-based model training.
Provide outreach, advocacy, and family support services as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and client needs.