Foster Care Case Planner – Family Reunification Advocate

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Medical -3 plan options

Dental - 2 plan options

Job summary

Rising Ground in New York, NY is seeking a Case Planner to provide services to children in foster care and connect families with needed resources. You will document progress, coordinate with caregivers, and support reunification efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of the child welfare system, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in NYC with some travel to Rising Ground sites. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, with options in Brooklyn or Bronx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of 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 access 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.
• Attends 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

1 year of experience (preferred)

Good verbal and written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge of child welfare system

Tools

Connections

Job description

Rising Ground in New York, NY is seeking a Case Planner to provide services to children in foster care and connect families with needed resources. You will document progress, coordinate with caregivers, and support reunification efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of the child welfare system, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in NYC with some travel to Rising Ground sites. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, with options in Brooklyn or Bronx.