Case Planner

Salvation Army USA • Syracuse, NY

104d • $23

About The Position

The Case Planner position at The Salvation Army involves participating in training and providing case management for 14-20 families to reduce risks and prevent foster care placements. The role requires engaging with families, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various service providers to implement individualized service plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or certificate.
• Four years of related experience (e.g., Social Worker, Case Worker, Program Manager, Coordinator).

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical Master's Degree is preferred.
• Licensure is preferred.
• Candidates nearing completion of a relevant degree program will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive intake and assessments of assigned clients.
• Engage and maintain regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting regular home visits of significant duration minimally twice monthly (one contact per month with children present).
• Maintain comprehensive assessments of families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and all family service providers.
• Provide casework/counseling, crisis intervention, brokerage and networking advocacy, coordinating services with other service providers, agencies and programs, and making referrals for auxiliary services as needed.
• Timely completion of required Connections documents, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome data.
• Maintain liaison activities with collaborative partners.
• Provide case recommendations to the Onondaga County Department of Child and Family Services regarding family engagement, clinical needs or other developmental needs for the youth in the family.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and integrate understanding into daily responsibilities.

Benefits

• $23.00/hour
• Full-time position
• Benefits included

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees