Case Planner - FULL Time - SPANISH SPEAKING - STATEN ISLAND, NY

Job Title: Case Planner - Spanish Speaking

Schedule: 40 hours min. per week

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: ACS

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Reports To: Supervisor of ACS & Director of Prevention Family Services

Pay Range: $58,500 to $59,000 annually(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Case Planner is responsible to manage an average caseload of about 12 to 15 families at any given time. The Case Planner will conduct home visits and meet with families to assess the families' strengths, the safety, risk and well-being needs of children and the assistance that families may require. The Case Planner reports directly to the Supervisor of ACS. The Case Planner is expected to effectively communicate, provide appropriate documentation as outlined below and adhere to deadlines as set forth by the Director of Prevention Family Services. The Case Planner is responsible for providing and coordinating excellent quality care and healing to UAU’s participants and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living with a nurturing and safe, environment. This position must maintain professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

· Conducting safety and risk assessments for families at risk of losing their children to foster care

· Maintain a caseload of approximately 12 to 15 families

· Create individualized service plans for each family focused on reducing assessed risk

· Support families with connecting to community resources, financial entitlements, mental/physical health services, educational supports, etc.

· Provide casework counseling in supporting families toward reaching their service goals

· Maintain consistent communication and appropriate contact with families including scheduling and conducting monthly in-home visits.

· Attend offsite meetings such as in-home visits, school visits, mediation meetings etc.. and as directed by the Director of Prevention Family Services and Supervisor of ACS.

· At times, as scheduled, must be able to attend required meetings at the preferred time of families and/ school staff.

· Participate in weekly one on one meetings with the Supervisor of ACS.

· Complete and provide applicable proper documentation from direct supervision and record accordingly based on department protocols, procedures and policies.

· Timely completion of documentation including assessments, case contact notes, etc. Including maintaining an accurate family appointment/field visit calendar.

· Attend training, continuing education conferences and department related conferences as approved and directed by the Director of Prevention Family Services.

· Properly and accurately follow protocols, related to case practice management and consultation; specific practice models include but not limited to Family Support Programs, Mobility Mentoring and Solution-Based Casework.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in either Arts, Science or Social Work, required

· 2 years minimum of relevant child welfare experience, required

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Strong computer/technology skill set, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word & Excel), CONNECTIONS and PROMIS.

· Ability to work in a collaborative environment and open to accept constructive criticism.

· Obtain and maintain all security clearance and training requirements throughout the duration of employment.

· Must be culturally competent - the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across all cultures.

· Familiar with the regulations and requirements for ACS and NY State Departments of Health and aware of the compliance requirements as enacted by Federal, State and local jurisdictions as applicable based on the department’s contractual obligations.

· Required; Valid drivers license and reliable, accessible mode of transportation

· Willing and able to speak, read and translate Spanish, preferred

· Willing to take initiative and work a flexible schedule when needed

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Demonstrate ability to conduct and complete work independently

· Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

· Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.

· Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

· Position is in a well-lighted office environment.

· Involves sitting approximately 80% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.

· Travel is required to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures. Reliable mode of transportation required.

· May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,500.00 - $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person