Foster Care Case Planner - Broome

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference • Binghamton, NY

20h • $21 - $23

About The Position

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $21-$23 an hour Position Summary: As a Case Planner, you will serve as a vital liaison, offering support to families with children in foster care, all with the aim of promoting family reunification and achieving lasting permanency. As a Case Planner, you will create and implement service plans by identifying resources and making referrals, while collaborating with children, families, foster families, custodial agencies, and service providers. You will utilize health management reporting systems to ensure all documentation is completed regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in child welfare and/or foster care preferred

Responsibilities

• Exercise strong collaborative efforts with neighboring departments of social services and other community providers and agencies.
• Work effectively with biological families as well as foster families
• Assess the needs of children between the ages of 0 – 21 and refer to appropriate services
• Ensure required documentation is completed on time
• Conduct monthly home visits with clients
• Supervise visitation and transportation of assigned clients
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member through collaborative efforts

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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