Case Planner - Jefferson County

Childrens Home of Jefferson•Watertown, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foster Care Case Planner uses a diverse and strength-based approach for direct interaction with the child, foster parents, the child's birth family, and the community. The Case Planner acts as a liaison with various private and public service providers and resource agencies to coordinate all case management needs of the youth and family. The Case Planner prepares placement and discharge summaries, writes treatment and crisis management plans, attends court proceedings, assists the agency in the implementation of independent living services, and participates in the crisis response on-call rotation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service discipline preferred.
Two years’ experience working with youth at risk and families.
Experience in Child Welfare.
Experience in Casework Services.
Ability to work with culturally diverse families.
Understanding of and

Responsibilities

Completes initial Family Assessments on each parent, in addition to each tracked child.
Maintains contact with all service providers regarding attendance and progress toward treatment goals.
Coordinates and supervises visitation for each youth with an identified resource.
Meets and/or maintains contact with each youth and family member in accordance with the initial Level Agreement and LDSS Contract.
Works as a member of a Treatment Team to develop an Individualized Treatment Plan and identify goals.
Provides Supportive Counseling to the child, birth parents, and foster parents.
Participates in regularly scheduled Team Meetings.
Works with community agencies, organizations, and systems for long-term planning and support.
Attends Family Court hearings, aids in the preparation of court documentation, and provides testimony.
Represents the Children’s Home of Jefferson County as a liaison with various service providers and resource agencies.
Completes all New York State mandated as well as CHJC reports and forms in a timely fashion.
Maintains familiarity with Social Services Laws and Regulations and assures compliance.
Ensures the Health and Safety of each youth and creates and modifies Safety Plans as needed.
Provides thorough documentation of all Caseworker activities.
Maintains complete and organized case files in accordance with OCFS and CHJC Policies.
Coordinates all Health Care Services for each new admission and provides on-going oversight of all medical care.
Submits necessary referrals for services for youth and birth parents.
Completes school enrollment and documentation for each admission.
Develops and maintains working relationships with local schools.
Aids in facilitation of GPSII/MAPP and on-going training.
Other duties as directed.