FFC - Case Planner

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Health insurance

Job summary

Rising Ground seeks a Case Planner to provide direct case planning for children in foster care, connect families with needed services, and support reunification efforts with the child. This is a full-time role based in New York City and requires in-person work at least three days per week.

You will maintain mandated contacts, develop service plans, document progress with reports such as FASP and PH, and participate in Family Court hearings and six-month reviews. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of the child welfare system.
• One year of experience (preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case planning services that promote child safety, wellbeing, and permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts with caretaker, child, parents, siblings, clinical and medical staff, school, and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children or parents to appropriate services that address individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely and 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Connections knowledge

Computer proficiency

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Connections

Job description

About the Organization

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has evolved to meet community needs and now supports over 72,000 individuals annually through 101 programs across 138 sites in New York City and Westchester. The organization is committed to diversity and reflects the communities it serves.

About the Role

Case Planner provides constructive services to children in foster care to improve their functioning, connects parents to services addressing family challenges, and assists them with reuniting with their child.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct case planning services that promote child safety, wellbeing, and permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts with caretaker, child, parents, siblings, clinical and medical staff, school, and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children or parents to appropriate services that address individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely and 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.
• One year of experience (preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in person in New York City for at least three days per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Position Details

Full‑time position. Works 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.

Benefits

Paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal days.

Insurance coverage: Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options), Vision (1 plan option).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground to provide equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and termination.