FFC - Case Planner

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options

Job summary

Rising Ground is seeking a dedicated Case Planner to provide vital services to children in foster care in New York City. The role includes developing service plans and connecting families with essential resources to address their challenges, while ensuring child safety and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess strong communication skills, and ideally have experience in child welfare. Full-time commitment is required, working in-person in diverse environments across the city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the child welfare system.
• 1 year of experience (preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of Connections.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case planning services that address child safety.
• Maintain mandated contacts with caregivers and resources.
• Develop service plans tailored to individual needs.
• Document progress notes and reports accurately.
• Attend family court hearings as required.
• Facilitate Service Plan Reviews and Family Team Conferences.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Connections

Job description

About Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground positively impacts more than 72,000 individuals through 101 programs across 138 sites in New York City and Westchester. Rising Ground’s commitment to diversity is reflected in both its service delivery and its team, ensuring staff mirrors the communities served. Headquarters: New York City.

About the Role

Case Planner provides constructive services to children in foster care that improve their functioning. Connect parents to services that address family challenges and assist them with reuniting with their child.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct case planning services that address child safety, child wellbeing and facilitate permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts: Caretaker (foster parent) /child /parents /siblings /clinical and medical staff /school and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children and/or parents to appropriate services that address their individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely, accurate reports, including FASP, PH reports and intra‑agency reporting.
• Make home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Attend family court hearings.
• Facilitate and actively participate in six‑month Service Plan Reviews and Family Team Conferences.
• Establish a culturally appropriate network with other systems within the community.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the child welfare system.
• 1 year of experience (preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of Connections.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal days

Insurance Coverage

• Medical - 3 plan options
• Dental - 2 plan options
• Vision - 1 plan option

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required).

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

Clinic/Field/Corporate Office

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in Brooklyn or Bronx. Work hour options: 9:00 am–5:00 pm, 9:30 am–5:30 pm, 10:00 am–6:00 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienation, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.