Position Overview:

The Case Planner monitors each child in a family for risk and safety. Monthly risk and safety assessment are completed for each child. Interaction with families is in-person with a minimum of two face-to-face contacts required on a monthly basis. At least one of the contacts must be in the home of birth parents/caregiver.

The case planner will work with ACS and other community service providers to ensure that children and families are connected to timely and appropriate services and will follow up to ensure that services are being provided services as referred and needed by children and families. Monitoring of education, health, and mental health is essential. The case planner will assess and refer children and families to supportive and concrete services, i.e., mental health, substance abuse, housing, financial assistance, legal, etc., as well as ensure timely permanency planning, reduced length of service and active engagement and planning with families from intake to case closure to improve outcomes for children.

The case planner will complete all required documentation, i.e., Progress Notes, Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs), school reports, court reports, psycho-socials and other reporting requirements and documents as needed. Participation in internal and external training, meetings and conferences, and community events is also a component of the job.

Position Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field. Prior experience in child welfare or other social services, including day care, youth services or other related programs that involves direct work and contact with children and families. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Must be computer literate.

Salary Range BA/BS: $24.72 hourly

Salary Range MA/MS: $27.47 hourly

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Benefits/Perks!

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical and dental. Vision plan paid for you and your family.
• Difference card
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 403B retirement benefits and employer contribution
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, 10 paid holidays)
• Comprehensive Training to support professional and personal development
• Employee Assistance Program through Magellan Healthcare
• Leave Management Services
• PSLF eligibility

The Harlem Dowling does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Experience

• Prior experience in child welfare or other social services, including day care, youth services or other related programs that involves direct work and contact with children and families.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field

• Masters or better in Social Work