Case Planner

The Case Planner provides casework services to an assigned caseload of children and families in the residential program. This role supports birth parents in meeting court-ordered requirements for family reunification and facilitates concurrent planning to ensure timely permanency for the child if reunification is not possible.

Major Responsibilities and Activities

• Manage an assigned caseload of children in the Residential program, providing services that ensure safety, well-being, and support toward permanency goals.

• Provide casework services to birth parents to help them meet court-ordered reunification requirements, while also developing concurrent plans to support timely permanency when needed.

• Collaborate and maintain ongoing communication with local district case managers and other service providers to advance the child’s permanency plan.

• Support and manage transitions of children between care settings (e.g., foster care, birth parents’ home, adoptive home).

• Participate in Family Court proceedings related to the child’s permanency plan.

• Support foster parents in developing skills to meet the needs of children in their care.

• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation, progress notes, and required reports in compliance with NYS regulations and district requirements.

• Model and promote sensitivity, fairness, and acceptance of diversity in all interactions.

• Participate in program Quality Improvement and Utilization Review processes.

• Foster positive working relationships within the agency and with external partners.

• Comply with all agency documentation and vehicle safety usage policies.

• Promote program services when requested.

• Participate in staff training, meetings, committees, and agency events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (experience in child welfare field preferred)

• Valid New York State driver’s license and ongoing automobile insurance

• Reliable transportation during working hours

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage effectively with children and adults from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and occasionally lift/move items over 25 pounds

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Competitive Pay Rate of $23-$26 per hour based on experience

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
  –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
  – Bereavement: Four Paid Days
  – Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA Retirement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

CFS Diversity Statement: Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $23 - $26