Case Planner (SILP)

Heartshar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

403(B) retirement plans

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a Caseworker/Case Planner in New York to enhance residents' quality of life in the SILP. You will develop service plans, arrange resources, enroll youths in schools, and coordinate with families and providers. Field visits and inter-disciplinary team participation are required.

You will ensure compliance with NYS OCFS and NYCCS guidelines, maintain case records, and support aftercare housing options. Weekend or after-hours work may be needed based on urgent matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required; two+ years in human services.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth and foster care knowledge (NYSDSS, NYCCS).
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to coordinate schedules and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Develops individual case service plans using SILP and NYS guidelines.
• Determines services needed and locates resources for tenants.
• Schedules appointments and escorts clients to resources.
• Enrolls clients in appropriate schools and programs.
• Maintains FASPs per NYS OCFS requirements; follows NYCCS protocols.
• Prepares materials and participates in meetings; documents in Connections.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

The Caseworker or the Case Planner enhances the quality of life of Supportive Independent Living Program (SILP) residents and their families by providing and/or arranging for the provision of social and related services based on service plans and needs; prepares youngsters for independent living, family reunification, or continues care; Maintains compliance with Agency and SILP standards, and government requirements.Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of the position:Develops individual case service plans, using SILP and HSVS guidelines and governmental objectivesDetermines service needed by the tenants and find appropriate resources.Schedules appointments for and escorts clients to resources as needed.Enrolls clients in appropriate schools and programs. · Monitors service delivery and progress.Maintains family assessment and service plans (FASP's) per NYS Office of Children and Family Services requirements and follows NYC Children Services (NYCCS) in service provision planning.Prepares and obtains pertinent documents and enters information into Connections and/or FASP.Prepares and presents services plans and update management, childcare staff, clinicians and others as requested.Prepares required materials, such as lists of approved visiting resources, schools or programs, as well as aftercare housing options/possibilities.Participates in meetings, including interdisciplinary team, monthly childcare/social services, weekly individual and group, and others as requested; occasionally prepares minutes or summaries of meetings to be documented in Connections.Attends internal and external conferences, seminars, workshops, and in-service training sessions.Makes field visits to outside organizations, such as schools, programs, and clients' family homes.Contributes to planning of and participates in quality recreational events, including ethno-cultural activities and overnight out-of-state trips.Provides or arranges for the provision of counseling services to residents and their families.Diligently searches for missing residents (AWOC), files a missing person’s report with police, and obtains a warrant from a family court judge and files in the case record a copy of the police report and warrant. document efforts to find the missing resident in Connections.Initiates and maintains contacts internally and externally with collateral stakeholders as well as major stakeholders.Covers a caseload of from twelve to fifteen residents, plus any and all aftercare clients, as defined by NYS OCFS and assigned by GH.Bachelor’s degree with two or more years working in a human service field Required; College bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred; not required.Experience in dealing with at risk youth in a foster care setting or prior foster care experience and knowledge of NYSDSS regulations and FASPs; familiarity with Child Welfare systems (NYCCS), including knowledge or resources available to the foster care population in general and to the severely emotionally disturbed (SED) and/or developmentally disabled.Must have good verbal and writing skills, and the ability to communicate cogently and succinctly.Must be organized and efficiently coordinate work and schedules; must be able to plan, organize and lead case review and other meetings.Must be available to work some weekends and after hours work schedule for urgent matters or planned activities, including possible overnight trips.Must have good interpersonal skills in relating to adolescents, co-workers, and external and community resources.Must exhibit maturity and control of emotions, plus firmness and warmth, to command the respect andconfidence of children in care and staff.Must have cross cultural studies or experience which benefit understanding of a diverse client population.BenefitsAt HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:Rewarding Work in a team environment.Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.Health, dental, vision and life insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.Tuition Assistance Program.Professional Development opportunities.Wellhub DiscountVerizon Wireless Discount.BJs Membership discount.Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & moreHeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail] HeartshareWho WE ARE:For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook