Medical Foster Care Case Planner - Impact & Permanency

Children's Aid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Aid in New York City seeks a Case Planner to work collaboratively with therapists, education specialists, and social workers to manage a caseload of about 10 children with varying mental health needs. The role emphasizes intensive casework and field services to support permanency goals.

Responsibilities include outreach, coordinating Family Team Conferences, maintaining case records, utilizing the CONNECTIONS system, and participating in case consultations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• New York State Driver's license required.
• Foster care experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Work with nurses and social workers in foster care program for children with special medical needs.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 10 children with mental health needs.
• Provide intensive casework and fieldwork to support permanency goals.
• Coordinate Family Team Conferences with the team.
• Maintain written case records and utilize the CONNECTIONS system.
• Collaborate with RN; conduct home visits when possible.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Children’s Aid in New York City seeks a Case Planner to work collaboratively with therapists, education specialists, and social workers to manage a caseload of about 10 children with varying mental health needs. The role emphasizes intensive casework and field services to support permanency goals.

Responsibilities include outreach, coordinating Family Team Conferences, maintaining case records, utilizing the CONNECTIONS system, and participating in case consultations.