Sr. Case Planner

The New York Foundling • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

The Senior Case Planner will provide support and act as a Peer Trainer to new Case Planners assisting them with the case work job requirements. This support and on the job training will include attending court hearings; training on field work and home visits; and completion of all required paperwork (FASP, PHR, and progress notes etc.). The Senior Case Planner will continue to maintain a caseload of a minimum of 12 and no more than 15 cases in addition to providing this training to new Case Planners. This position will also function as Acting Supervisor during a Supervisor’s absence for the day or for a pre- determined period of time. No more than two new Case Planners will be assigned at any given time.

Requirements

• The position requires experience as a Case Planner in the existing department and experience in the child welfare field.
• The Senior Case Planner must have minimum 18 months to three years’ experience in the existing department as a Case Planner and has demonstrated a strong ability to provide assistance to a fellow worker independently.
• BA level Case Planner must have another two years of experience in the child welfare field.
• The position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to teach the process to new workers.
• Knowledge of Connections, agency and ACS policy and procedures are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Peer Trainer to new Case Planners to teach casework job functions and to provide program orientation.
• Work with families to obtain accurate information needed to complete assessments; make care recommendations, and identify strengths and areas in need of improvement. (This is Senior Case Planner’s caseload.)
• Effectively manage caseload and provide regular home visits, supervise family visits and documentation in accordance with ACS/agency standards. (Senior Case Planner’s caseload)
• Make referrals to community-based agencies for service provision to families (Senior Case Planner’s caseload)
• Mentor new Case Planners as they adjust to the position of Case Planner and provide ongoing support, especially during the 90-day probationary period.
• Function as Acting Supervisor as assigned
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees