Child Welfare Caseworker

Chinese--american-Planning-Counci; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,356,099 - 67,368,772; Full time

Job summary

Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) in New York City is seeking a Child Welfare Caseworker to support Asian American children (18 or under) and families. You will conduct case management, crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy, working under supervision to deliver outcome-driven services.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, objective-setting, timely progress notes, and collaboration with agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.
• At least two years of relevant child welfare experience.
• Bilingual Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) and English required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage cases using assessment tools to create outcome-driven service plans.
• Complete safety and risk assessments; provide regular counseling with caseloads.
• Prepare progress notes and assessments within established time frames; compile monthly statistics.
• Advocate for clients’ entitlements and maintain relationships with funding/government agencies.

Skills

Bilingual (Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese)

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONFounded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org)PROGRAM SUMMARYAsian Family Services (AFS) provides child welfare preventive services to help keep children and their families together and avoid the placement of children in foster care. AFS addresses the multi-level needs of Asian-American families, especially recent Chinese immigrants by providing support, advocacy, and referral to services and case management to Asian American families throughout the five boroughs. Our professional staff consists of bi- and tri-lingual and bi-cultural caseworkers.JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Program Supervisor and Director of Asian Family Services, the Child Welfare Caseworker will provide supportive/rehabilitative services to Asian American children (18 or under) and their families. Services include case management, crisis intervention, counseling, parenting skills, training, and advocacy.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssess and manage cases including utilizing various assessment tools to aid in the creation of outcome driven service plansComplete safety and risk assessments, provide regular counseling sessions with case loadsSet up objectives and service plan to correspond to case’s needsPrepare progress notes in a timely, clear and effective manner in accordance with agency funding source protocolsPrepare all assessments within established time framesCompile monthly statistics pertaining to caseloads, number of clients served, and number of case contacts, kinds of services providedDetermine and advocate for clients’ entitlement and social servicesMaintain collaborative relationships with funding and government agencies and external service providersOther Duties as assigned by the Supervisor / Program DirectorQUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field preferredAt least two years of relevant child welfare experienceSkills and Competencies:Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese and /or Mandarin) and English a must.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills working with families and childrenComputer literacy skillsFlexibility in schedule preferredCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW$26.10 - $26.87 per hour; 35 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends.CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan.HOW TO APPLYInterested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Judy Ah-Yune and Sherry Ng, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to [e-mail] with any questions or further inquiries.CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.