Foster Care Case Planner — Hybrid, Hands-on Impact

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Bronx, NY is seeking a dynamic Case Planner to advance permanency planning for children and youth in foster care. The role emphasizes safety, coordination of visits, and collaboration with families and professionals.

You will conduct required casework contacts, document progress, and participate in team conferences to support reunification or permanency goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• MSW or at least one year related experience preferred.
• Strong ability to engage clients and collaborate with families.

Responsibilities

• Assess safety and risk and monitor progress.
• Contact families and foster families to coordinate supports.
• Conduct required casework contacts with child, parent, foster parent and others.
• Visit family and child to gather social history and assess needs.
• Coordinate visits and keep case records up to date.

Skills

Case planning

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MSW or related experience

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in Bronx, NY is seeking a dynamic Case Planner to advance permanency planning for children and youth in foster care. The role emphasizes safety, coordination of visits, and collaboration with families and professionals.

You will conduct required casework contacts, document progress, and participate in team conferences to support reunification or permanency goals.