Foster Care Case Planner: Safeguard, Plan, Permanency

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Case Planner to support safety, permanency, and well-being of children and youth in foster care. You will collaborate with families to implement service plans, assess progress, and coordinate with partners to ensure timely services.

Strong communication with foster parents, schools, and case aides is essential. The role requires a bachelor's degree with WMSW preferred; bilingual abilities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BSW/MSW preferred.
• Background clearances and fingerprinting required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and Connections.
• Bilingual abilities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial face-to-face contact with the child in the foster home within 2 business days.
• Conduct ongoing face-to-face contacts with child, parent, and foster parent to assess safety and risk.
• Complete safety checklists and risk questionnaires monthly.
• Count and monitor medication and medication adherence.
• Document all casework events in Connections within 7 business days.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Oral and written communication

Bilingual abilities encouraged

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSW/MSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Connections

Job description

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Case Planner to support safety, permanency, and well-being of children and youth in foster care. You will collaborate with families to implement service plans, assess progress, and coordinate with partners to ensure timely services.

Strong communication with foster parents, schools, and case aides is essential. The role requires a bachelor's degree with WMSW preferred; bilingual abilities are encouraged.