FTR Case Planner

Forestdale, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestdale, Inc. in New York (Queens/Brooklyn) seeks a Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Case Planner to support families at risk, providing counseling and advocacy to promote healthy development. The role involves home visits, collaboration with schools and services, and documentation in state systems.

Flexibility for varied schedules is required. The candidate should have a social work degree (BSW/MSW) and 1–2 years of experience in related fields; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work or related credential.
• 1–2 years experience in case management, counseling and advocacy.
• Bi-lingual ability preferred.
• Knowledge of the child welfare system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit families in homes, communities or at the agency as indicated by treatment phase.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as needed.
• Advocate for clients to secure services and benefits.
• Coordinate with NYC Administration for Children’s Services.
• Maintain contact with schools and mental health facilities.
• Participate in clinical team meetings and trainings.
• Document case activity in NYS Connections and NYC PROMIS.
• Assist in emergency situations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and governmental regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Bi-lingual preference

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

(Brooklyn)

Forestdale is a child welfare agency working to enhance family well-being and prevent child maltreatment through parenting, prevention, and foster care services for families in Queens and Brooklyn. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.”

Job Summary

Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Case Planner is responsible for working with families who are experiencing circumstances that threaten the safety and well-being of their children. Families that referred to the Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Program are currently experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues which place the children at risk. These identified family member can be either the parents and/or the child. The role of the Family Support Case Planner is to work with families to support, help strengthen and promote healthy growth and development within the family.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Visit families in their homes, communities or at the agency as indicated by the Phase of Treatment –Initial, Baseline or Stabilization. The visits ranges from a minimum of 3 times per week (Initial Phase of Treatment); or 1 time per week (Baseline Phase of Treatment); or two times a month (Stabilization Phase of Treatment).
• Provide individual, family and group counseling, as needed.
• Advocate for clients in their effort to secure services, such as public assistance, health insurance and immigration issues.
• Coordinate and maintain contact with workers at the Administration for Children’s Services
• Maintain contact with schools, mental health facilities/therapist and any other service providers.
• Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and outside trainings for professional development
• Document all case activity using the systems of record - N.Y.S. Connections and the N.Y.C. PROMIS
• Assist in emergency situations, as needed
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and governmental regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related credential from an accredited college or university.
• At least1- 2 years of experience in case management, counseling and advocacy services.
• Some knowledge of the child welfare system, preferable.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Bi-lingual ability preferred.

S Alary Range

• Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr
• Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr
• Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr
• Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr
• Masters (Bilingual & License) $34.34/hr - $37.09/hr

Additional Information

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.