Case Planner

About the role

Provides direct casework services to children and their families as a member of an Independent Living team. Performs all activities and administrative tasks associated with handling a caseload in keeping with all ACS and OCFS regulations. Chairs Treatment Team Meeting. Field work that sometimes requires driving residents/family members in your vehicle. Some evening hours are required for parent conferences and home visits.

Principal Responsibilities

• Attends family/criminal court hearings on behalf of resident youth.
• Attends monthly unit meetings with Director, caseworker and case aide of our other NSP program.
• Facilitates family team conferences to discuss progress and planning toward reunification/independence.
• Makes home visits at least once a month to discuss challenges, progress with parent/child visits and securement of community resources.
• Provides direct casework services to families.
• Develops action plans with the assistance of the RTC/NSP/NSD team.
• Chairs Apartment Business Meeting (ABM) for RTC program resident youth.
• Strongly advocates for residents/families in securing community resources; troubleshoots in tenant/landlord conflicts, school placements, etc.
• Timely compliance with all applicable social service-related regs/mandated paperwork and record keeping (OCFS, ACS, courts, etc.).
• Mets with youth at least twice a month to develop a trusting relationship, discuss progress of parent/child visits, school progress and adjustment to RTC/NSP/NSD program.
• Attends, engages and advocates for youth at school conferences and IEP’s. Arranges transportation for parents to attend.
• Attends training sessions and transitional conferences at ACS and detention centers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required in Social Work or related field with one year experience in child welfare.
• Clean NYS driver’s license and access to own personal car.
• Preferred qualifications: Master's degree preferred.

Travel Requirements

This position offers a hybrid and in-field schedule and requires significant travel throughout the five boroughs.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.

Accessibility

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Residence for Boys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.