Case Planner - Foster Care & Permanency (Hybrid)

MercyFirst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

MercyFirst seeks a Case Planner to support children in foster care and collaborate with therapeutic foster parents and birth families. The role involves regular casework, home visits, and documentation to ensure progress toward permanency.

Travel across NYC, Long Island, Staten Island, Upstate NY and/or NJ is required; a valid driver’s license is essential. The agency emphasizes mission-driven service and social justice commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in social work or related field.
• 1 year of related work experience in serving children and/or families.
• Knowledge of and/or training in child development stages.
• Knowledge of and/or training in family dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to children, therapeutic foster parents and birth families.
• Conduct regular casework sessions with each client in accordance with Federal, State, and Local mandates.
• Conduct regular home visits to therapeutic foster homes.
• Maintain regular contact with birth parents to provide support and problem solve.
• Maintain regular contact foster parents, and/or resource persons.
• Holds bi-weekly individual Sociotherapist sessions with each client and family for their first 3 months in program.
• Document all contacts and case activities in the State system of Connections, Agency patient tracking systems.
• Complete documentation within established timeframes.
• Prepare all required documentation on each case including progress notes, psychosocial reports, permanency hearing notes, FASPs.
• Attend legal proceedings such as family court hearings, representing the agency and client’s best interests.
• Actively participate in staff training and supervision meetings.
• Arrange, monitor and document family and/or sibling visits.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directed

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Engage with clients

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

MercyFirst seeks a Case Planner to support children in foster care and collaborate with therapeutic foster parents and birth families. The role involves regular casework, home visits, and documentation to ensure progress toward permanency.

Travel across NYC, Long Island, Staten Island, Upstate NY and/or NJ is required; a valid driver’s license is essential. The agency emphasizes mission-driven service and social justice commitments.