Case Planner Nassau DSS Pgm HYBRID

Hope for Youth•Hempstead, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hope For Youth is seeking two Case Planners for its HEART program, part of the organization’s Intensive Preventive Services Program funded by the Nassau County Department of Social Services. This home-based, time-limited, family-oriented, supportive, and rehabilitative child welfare service works to prevent imminent foster-care placement, support earlier reunification for children in foster care, and reduce the likelihood that children discharged from foster care return to care. The Case Planner supports children and families by providing the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to maintain a child safely at home and achieve outcomes under applicable New York State, county, agency, program, and regulatory requirements. The role includes frequent family contact, case management, coaching and parent-skill support, service planning, assessments, documentation, and participation in meetings and court proceedings as needed. The position involves field work and remote work, with a flexible schedule based on clients’ needs, including evening, night, and weekend program activities. Mileage reimbursement is available for field work.

Requirements

BSW or a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related casework experience, or an MSW.
Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
Flexible schedule to accommodate clients and program needs.
Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact with youth and families at least twice a week, including at least one home contact.
Implement the various parts of the HEART program model for the assigned caseload, including activities that may take place in the evenings, at night, and on weekends.
Complete initial and subsequent CANS-NY assessments.
Attend school meetings and court appearances with families as necessary.
Complete discharge and transition planning.
Provide case management services, life coaching, and parent-skill training.
Make necessary collateral contacts.
Regularly review service plans with youth and families.
Meet with a supervisor to review case records.
Complete documentation and related paperwork.
Attend staff meetings, treatment-team meetings, conferences, and training and staff-development activities.
Follow agency policies and procedures, the program guide, applicable codes of conduct, and relevant state, county, and agency requirements.
Perform other work necessary to meet the needs of clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agencies, and regulatory obligations.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement is available for field work.
Training and leadership opportunities throughout employment.
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities.
Free training programs, tuition credits, scholarships, and tuition assistance.
Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs.
Special events and recognition awards.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HRA options including HSA and copay options; benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment.
91% employer-paid medical premiums.
Generous paid time off.
Agency-funded pension plan.
Pre-tax savings plans, including self-directed 403(b), 529, and Aflac.
Agency-paid life insurance and disability coverage; long-term disability is available for some positions.