Case Planner - Family Support

About Graham Windham

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

About the Program

Our child welfare focused “Prevention Programs” are located in three of New York City’s highest risk communities, central Brooklyn, the Bronx (Hunts Point and Tremont), and Harlem. These programs help families care safely for their children while addressing underlying conditions that can lead to child abuse or neglect, such as parental depression, family stress, substance use or domestic violence. Using Solution-Based Casework, we actively work with parents to help them develop a more active, consistent and productive role in their child’s educational and social development; we encourage families to build connections to positive supports in their community who will help them sustain their progress.

About the Position

The Case Planner in our Preventive programs provides assessment, engagement, case management and other support services which help ensure that children have strong families to grow up in and have the preparation and opportunity to succeed in school and life. Learn more about what it is like to be a Case Planner at Graham Windham by watching our Realistic Job Previews at http://www.graham-windham.org/careers/employee-videos/.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates, in partnership with families, service plans which address safety, behavioral, educational, and psychological and permanency needs.
• Monitors safety, well-being and progress against other critical outcomes by facilitating regular casework contacts in the home and by documenting the same in progress notes and other case documentation.
• Collaborates with internal and external service providers and other stakeholders through clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Participates actively in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences and other meetings to advance permanency for children and families.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Salary & Compensation:

• Salary: $54,392 to $55,800.00/annually Potential to Earn Performance Based Merit Award for Eligible Staff Comprehensive Benefits Professional Development Opportunities.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt, position is eligible for overtime.
• Benefits Eligibility: Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plans (defined contribution pension and 403 (b) thrift), and much more… https://www.graham-windham.org/careers/about-our-benefits/

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Requires BSW or BA degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Must be able to travel within NYC Metropolitan area
• Ability to drive Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills
• Computer literate in MS Office and NYS Connections
• Ability to work with diverse populations.