Family Case Planner

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

2d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Case Planner works in a child welfare preventive services program, providing casework counseling to families with children under age 18 who are at risk of placement outside the home. The program uses the Solution Based Casework model to partner with families to identify concerns and develop service plans to address them. The role provides direct casework and counseling, supports intake and crisis intervention, conducts home visits, and helps develop and monitor assessments and service plans. The planner maintains case records using Connections and PROMIS, participates in supervision and case conferences, and provides parent education and other group-based support as appropriate. The position is based at 212 West 35th Street, New York, NY, with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent; a master’s degree is preferred.
Two years of experience in child welfare or a related human services field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services through casework and individual, family, and group counseling as indicated by case assessments.
Assist with intake and crisis intervention.
Conduct home visits and attend client-related meetings as needed.
Develop client assessments and service plans using the approaches outlined by Improved Outcomes for Children, Family Team Conference, and Solution Based Casework.
Monitor and assist with service provision to program clients as required by program mandates.
Maintain current case records and service plans (FASP) using Connections and PROMIS systems.
Participate in weekly supervision, case conferences, and Family Team Conferences as directed by the Supervisor and Program Director.
Provide parent education and other support services in a group format as determined by client need.
Participate in training to develop social work skills as required by Children’s Services and HeartShare St Vincent’s Services.
Assist with day-to-day operations as required by the Program Director.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position’s scope and responsibilities and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account for dependent care, medical, parking, and transit expenses.
Employee appreciation programs and events.
Tuition assistance program.
Professional development opportunities.
Gympass discount.
Verizon Wireless discount.
BJ’s membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, and gift certificates.