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Now Hiring: Case Planner (Full-Time, Hybrid/Flexible Schedule)
Nassau County, NY | Field-Based Role | 35-hour Workweek - allowing you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.
Are you passionate about supporting at-risk youth and strengthening families? Hope for Youth is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Case Planner to join our Nassau County PINS Diversion Program
We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025
About the PINS Diversion Program:
Our Person in Need of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Program aims to prevent court involvement and out-of-home placements for youth under 18 by providing short-term, family-centered, in-home support throughout Nassau County. We focus on building problem-solving skills and linking families to long-term community resources.
Your Role as a Case Planner:
As a Case Planner, you will support youth and families by improving family dynamics, encouraging behavioral change, and reducing the risk of placement outside the home. This role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and a field-based presence using your own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry a caseload of 15–25 families
- Conduct weekly in-home visits with youth and families
- Deliver life coaching, parent skills training, and case management services
- Attend school meetings, court appearances, and service planning sessions
- Complete and update CANS-NY assessments
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and progress reports
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing staff development
- Adhere to HFY and regulatory standards and practices
Qualifications:
- BSW or Bachelor's in a related field with 2 years of casework experience, or MSW
- Strong written, verbal, and tech skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Valid NYS Driver's License & access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate families
- Subject to all required background checks and clearances
Physically able to perform duties (e.g., travel, climb stairs, prolonged periods of walking/sitting)
What We Offer:
- A mission-driven team dedicated to helping Long Island families
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Hybrid work model and supportive supervision
- Eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Apply Now
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families, we'd love to hear from you
Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, and a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island
- Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
- Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
- Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
- Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
- Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Special Events and Recognition Awards
- Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
- Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
- 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
- Generous paid time off
- Agency-funded Pension Plan
- Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
- Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Learn more about Hope for Youth at:
Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)