Family Case Planner

PUERTO RICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE INC•New York, NY

2d•$50,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Case Planners help strengthen families, stabilize and maintain family functioning by assisting caretakers to meet the children's needs, prevent abuse/neglect, enhance parenting, coping, communication, and insight skills with the guidance of the Program’s Supervisor and Director.

Requirements

BA/BS/BSW degree preferred
Interest in working with people with social service needs
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including excellent phone demeanor and direct communication skills with program participants, vendors and staff
Ability to operate with purpose, urgency, and accuracy in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Must maintain confidentiality and have the ability to exercise a high level of judgment/discretion
Ability to create and maintain well-organized administrative and operational systems
Knowledge and proficiency of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and possess a willingness to learn new programs as needed
Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people, as well as an aptitude for teamwork.
Ability to use public transportation for travel to program locations throughout New York City.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Ability to understand sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving skills
Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient computer knowledge, including word processing and database software

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for initial assessment of family needs pertaining placement risk factors in children, problems, needs, capacity to use preventive services, and the development of a preliminary service plan in close coordination with Supervisor.
Responsible for Community Outreach Advocacy.
Responsible for the provision of adequate case planning, family counseling, and other casework modalities under close coordination of supervision.
Responsible for the planning, coordinator, and delivery of subordinate services to the family through the help of the Family Aide when available.
Responsible for monitoring linkages with the Community Services Providers, visits to schools and other providers.
Responsible for securing the safety of all children served.
Facilitate client’s use of the psychiatric and psychological services, and the follow-up of the clinician’s recommendations.
Responsible for at least three face–to–face contacts monthly; two office visits and one in the home; making adequate outreach for resistant and/or reluctant clients.
All school neglect cases are to have two contacts yearly with school officials.
2nd home visit is required if there is a child under 6 months in the home.
Responsible for monitoring and close supervision of case management of all preventive services.
Completion of all FASPS on time, including weekly submission of progress notes.
To perform the basic administrative tasks related to caseload, such as statistics, recordings, FASPS, progress notes and contact logs.
Participate actively in weekly individual supervisory conference and group supervision.
Conduct groups (Parenting Skills Training; Adolescent and Children’s Group).
Other tasks as needed.