Preventive Case Planner (Family Connections - Manhattan)

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals through 101 programs across 138 sites in New York City and Westchester. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our staff, who mirror the communities we serve.

About the Role

Family Connections (FC) Case Planner provides evidence-based intervention for youth and their families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed primarily for at-risk families referred by ACS or their community. Services are conducted in home settings and can also be provided in schools and child welfare facilities. The schedule is flexible, including some nights and weekends, depending on the needs of the client.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interviewing and hiring of Family Childcare Providers.
• Facilitate ongoing in-home family sessions with families in Manhattan and the Bronx.
• Engage all family members in active change-focused intervention through the Family Connections model.
• Conduct ongoing risk and safety assessments, utilizing identified familial strengths to address risk and safety factors.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation, meeting both model-specific and ACS requirements.
• Participate in all model-specific trainings, ACS trainings, individual and group supervisions, and ongoing program and department meetings and events.
• Collaborate with ACS partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Good written and oral communication skills; computer literate.
• Experience in the child welfare field strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Bilingual preferred (preferably Spanish, French/Creole) to conduct case management for families.
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications; knowledge of PROMIS/CNNX desired.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when serving clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC).
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites and within the community for visits.

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our Queens Hub and Far Rockaway Hub sites. Work hours are Monday through Friday with the following options:

• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pay

Salary range: $58,000 – $61,000.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO policy including 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, and paid personal days.
• Remote/flexible work options (if applicable).