FFC - Case Planner

About Rising Ground

Rising Ground was founded as an orphanage in 1831 and has since evolved to provide support and paths to positive change for over 72,000 individuals annually through 101 programs across 138 sites in New York City and Westchester. Our mission is driven by the belief that each person can thrive when they have hope and opportunity. Rising Ground is committed to diversity and reflects the communities we serve in our staff.

About The Role

A Case Planner at Rising Ground provides constructive services to children in foster care to improve their functioning. They also connect parents to services addressing family challenges and assist with reunification with their child. The primary duties include:

• Provide direct case planning services focusing on child safety, wellbeing, and permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts with caretakers, children, parents, siblings, clinical and medical staff, schools, and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children and/or parents to appropriate services based on their individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely, accurate reports, including FASP, PH reports, and intra-agency reporting.
• Make home visits and conduct collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Attend Family Court hearings.
• Facilitate and actively participate in six-month Service Plan Reviews and Family Team Conferences.
• Establish a culturally appropriate network with other systems within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of child welfare system (1 year of experience preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of Connections, and bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal days
• Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Brooklyn or Bronx. Work hours are Monday through Friday, with options of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, or 10 am - 6 pm. Additional requirements include being authorized to work in the U.S., ability to work in-person in New York City for at least 3 days or more per week, and the ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Application & Interview Process

The general process involves reviewing the application by a Talent Acquisition Team member, followed by a phone screen, interviews with the Hiring Manager and key partners, and a final decision and feedback.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rising Ground is committed to equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.