Case Planner

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York•New York, NY

10d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Planner provides direct casework services to children and their families as part of an Independent Living team. The role manages a caseload and completes related casework and administrative responsibilities in accordance with applicable ACS and OCFS regulations. It includes facilitating family and treatment team meetings, advocating for residents and families, and supporting youth and families in planning for reunification or independence. The position involves fieldwork and significant travel throughout New York City's five boroughs, including some evening hours for parent conferences and home visits. The schedule is hybrid and in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
One year of experience in child welfare.
Clean New York State driver’s license.
Access to a personal car.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives.
Attend family and criminal court hearings on behalf of resident youth.
Attend monthly unit meetings with the Director, caseworker, and case aide from the other NSP program.
Facilitate family team conferences to discuss progress and planning toward reunification or independence.
Conduct home visits at least monthly to discuss challenges, progress with parent-child visits, and community resources.
Provide direct casework services to families and develop action plans with the RTC/NSP/NSD team.
Chair Apartment Business Meetings for RTC program resident youth.
Advocate for residents and families in securing community resources and help resolve tenant-landlord conflicts and school placement issues.
Complete applicable social-service regulations, mandated paperwork, and record keeping in a timely manner.
Meet with youth at least twice monthly to build a trusting relationship and discuss parent-child visits, school progress, and adjustment to the RTC/NSP/NSD program.
Attend school conferences and IEP meetings, advocate for youth, and arrange transportation for parents to attend.
Write psychosocial assessments and treatment reports in collaboration with team members, and develop safety plans for youth.
Provide one-on-one counseling and trauma-informed casework to individual youth as needed.
Meet biweekly with the supervisor and case aide to discuss treatment plans, progress, challenges, and ideas.
Facilitate permanent connections for youth and support family engagement whenever possible.
Explore clinical, educational, vocational, and legal services.
Attend training sessions and transitional conferences at ACS and detention centers.
Develop effective working relationships and cooperate with the administrative team throughout the case management process.
Perform other duties as assigned.