CASE PLANNER- INDEPENDENCE INN I

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO in New York is seeking a qualified professional to oversee all case work services and ensure completion of required paperwork in compliance with RHY regulations and standards.

The role includes coordinating services from the Initial Service Plan, conducting home assessments, supervising Counseling Specialists, and providing aftercare for 90 days post discharge. Travel of 25% is required, with strong organizational and collaborative skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Initial Service Plan Review & Case Conferences for clients/families and facilitate meetings.
• Coordinate services identified in the Initial Service Plan to support clients' goals.
• Perform home assessments for clients utilizing weekend passes.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
• Oversee Counseling Specialists and ensure quality service delivery.
• Provide aftercare services to clients for 90 days post discharge.
• Maintain case records and ensure necessary documents are present.
• Attend and participate in QA/Program meetings.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Independent worker

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor degree in a related field

MSW preferred

Job description

Responsible for overseeing all case work services. Ensures the completion of allrequired paperwork and full compliance with all City and State RHY regulations

and standards.

REPORTS TO:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Initial Service Plan Review & Case Conferences for clients/families & facilitate additional family meetings and/or program visits.
• Coordinate services identified in the Initial Service Plan & subsequent reviews to assist clients in meeting their short & long-term goals.
• Complete home assessments for clients who will be utilizing weekend passes.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to Justice Center/State Central Register.
• Become DYCD Connect trained & proficient.
• Oversee Counseling Specialists regarding their specific responsibilities supporting case management services.
• Provide aftercare services to clients for 90-days post discharge.
• Maintain case records & ensure necessary documents are present on all current residents in their 90-day aftercare period.
• Facilitate weekly force field/team meeting.
• Conducts initial intake interviews of prospective residents in the absence of Intake Coordinator.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator, Counseling Specialists and Intake Coordinator to ensure quality of service delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Highly organized
• Attend & Participate in QI/QA & program admin meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required
• MSW preferred.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

Employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions vary between office work and field visits.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible to maintain a caseload.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

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