A nonprofit community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Case Planner for a promising opportunity with their Foster Care program.
About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire potential)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm
• Setting: 5 Days (2 days in the field & 3 days onsite)
• Patient Population: Foster Care (Ages 0-21)
• EMR: Electronic State System Connections

Responsibilities:
The Case Planner will be responsible for:

• Work with Foster Parents and Biological Parents to plan child's permanency
• Provide support and case management services to foster and adoptive children in foster homes
• Prepare and send referral packages for necessary services to appropriate community resources
• Ensure that service plans are implemented for all children care
• Schedule and supervise visitations between children and families
• Participate in all Family Team Conferences (FTC)
• Attend all court hearings, hospital visits, etc. as needed
• Participate in and ensure follow up from FTC meetings
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Knowledgeable about working with foster care youth and children and families at risk
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Working knowledge of OCFS Connections
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)