Case Planner - OrderID: 5057

TemPositions Health Care • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a Case Planner in a foster care/child welfare program, responsible for managing cases for children, foster families, and biological families with the goal of achieving permanent placement as quickly as possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSW) with at least 2 years of human services experience.

Nice To Haves

• Child welfare or mental health experience preferred
• Spanish bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Assess each child and family’s needs and create/implement treatment and service plans.
• Provide hands-on case management: advocacy, problem-solving, referrals, and life-skills support.
• Maintain regular contact with children, foster parents, and biological families, including facilitating visits and supporting relationships.
• Coordinate with schools, service providers, and community resources to track progress and address barriers.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, including testifying when needed.
• Plan for discharge/permanency by connecting families with community services.
• Complete extensive documentation (reports, plans, progress notes) and ensure compliance with agency and ACS requirements.
• Monitor children’s well-being (education, health, recreation, independent living skills).
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level