Permanency Care Mgr

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

22d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Case Manager, you will work with children in care, the Department of Social Services, foster families, and birth families to support their journey toward permanency across multiple settings. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work on-site with some travel. The position is based in Schenectady, New York, with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Associate's degree and two years of experience in social services, or equivalent education and experience.
Ability to work night and weekend hours and participate in an on-call rotation.
Driver's license and reliable, safe, and clean transportation.
Willingness to transport clients in the employee's own vehicle.

Responsibilities

Coordinate appointments for children with foster and birth families, providing transportation when no alternative plan is available.
Attend client-related meetings, including Counsel on Special Education, Termination of Parental Rights, staff meetings, service provider meetings, emergency meetings, and court.
Facilitate meetings with other service providers.
Support birth families through supervised visitation, feedback on parenting skills, and communication about children’s progress or problems and obstacles to permanency.
Participate in treatment and discharge planning.
Maintain regular case documentation.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support foster families during after-hours crises.