Senior Youth Case Planner

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Ground is seeking a JYF- Case Planner NSP in Brooklyn, NY to provide comprehensive case management for youth in Non-Secure or Limited-Secure placements and their families. You’ll maintain a caseload of about 15 youth, coordinate discharge planning, and work with an interdisciplinary team across facility, office, and community settings.

You will engage families, ensure service plan implementation, and collaborate with educators, health providers, and legal partners to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of ACS mandates is required.
• Prior NSD/NSP population experience is a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in Case Management for Child Welfare is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Connections (CNNX) is preferred.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Familiarity with family court procedures is desirable.
• Must be able to pass Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive service plan for each youth and family in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate with Education Specialist and other staff to create a discharge plan within the service plan.
• Schedule family visits within 24 hours of admission and coordinate with involved parties.
• Collaborate with program directors to supervise family visits and calls.
• Engage families throughout assessment and complete required documentation.
• Meet ACS completion dates for progress notes and reports.
• Document all progress notes within 5 calendar days.
• Lead discharge planning and interagency coordination for youth readiness.
• Provide referrals for housing, health, mental health, and other services.
• Support evidence-based practice and promote positive youth outcomes.
• Travel within NYC and surrounding areas as required.

Skills

ACS mandates knowledge

Connections (CNNX) knowledge

Case management

Strong writing skills

Family court procedures familiarity

NSP/NSD population experience

SCM training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

2+ years’ experience in Case Management for Child Welfare

Job description

Rising Ground is seeking a JYF- Case Planner NSP in Brooklyn, NY to provide comprehensive case management for youth in Non-Secure or Limited-Secure placements and their families. You’ll maintain a caseload of about 15 youth, coordinate discharge planning, and work with an interdisciplinary team across facility, office, and community settings.

You will engage families, ensure service plan implementation, and collaborate with educators, health providers, and legal partners to improve outcomes and