Impactful Case Planner: Safeguard Kids & Families

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Case Planner to partner with families to support safety, permanency and well-being for children and youth. You will develop and implement service plans, address barriers, and coordinate with schools, health providers and courts.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Travel between SCO offices and client sites may be required to ensure timely service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; BSW or MSW preferred.
• Background clearances and fingerprinting are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Connections.
• Bilingual abilities are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial face-to-face contact with the child in the foster home within 2 business days.
• Ongoing face-to-face contacts with the child, parent, and foster parent; assess safety and risk.
• Complete safety checklists and related assessments monthly; monitor medication and compliance.
• Document timely in the system (Connections) within 7 business days of events.
• Assess safety and risk; develop safety plans with families.
• Make referrals for services (Health Homes Care Management, CFTSS, Preventive, therapy).
• Work with foster parent and birth parent to support treatment and crisis intervention.
• Attend trainings and hearings; testify in court appearances.
• Support family time and transportation as needed; travel between offices as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Bilingual

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 partner with families to support safety, permanency and well-being for children and youth. You will develop and implement service plans, address barriers, and coordinate with schools, health providers and courts.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Travel between SCO offices and client sites may be required to ensure timely service delivery.