Permanency Planner for Foster Care & Families

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

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks' vacation

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability

Pension plan

401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2%

Tax-deferred health care/dependentcare

Job summary

Forestdale Inc. in NYC is seeking a Case Planner to support families and caregivers toward permanency goals. You will receive training in evidence-based interventions and coordinate visits, groups, and court reports to advance permanency outcomes in a timely manner.

This role requires field visits, collaboration with birth families and foster homes, and adherence to ASFA timelines. Bilingual capabilities and a strong commitment to diverse communities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or counseling from an accredited college; related field
• Ability and motivation to facilitate birth parent and/or foster parent support groups and manage cases to meet permanency timelines
• Understanding and respect for community needs and cultures
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to foster homes and birth parent homes
• Coordinate and supervise family visits at the agency or in the community
• Facilitate weekly groups for birth parents and foster parents
• Ensure compliance with ACS’ permanency timeline ASFA guidelines
• Maintain case documentation and data entry for compliance
• Accompany families to appointments for services (drug treatment, medical, school, housing, public assistance)
• Attend internal trainings and court hearings with prepared reports
• Provide progress updates to Court and report barriers to service plan goals
• Participate in family team conferences and weekly case conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in Cantonese

Fluency in Russian

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or counseling

Job description

Forestdale Inc. in NYC is seeking a Case Planner to support families and caregivers toward permanency goals. You will receive training in evidence-based interventions and coordinate visits, groups, and court reports to advance permanency outcomes in a timely manner.

This role requires field visits, collaboration with birth families and foster homes, and adherence to ASFA timelines. Bilingual capabilities and a strong commitment to diverse communities are highly valued.