What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Planner EFFC position at Seamen's Society for Children and Families?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Case Planner is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being for children placed into foster care with Seamen’s Society. Working alongside the family in partnership, the Case Planner is the lead on all service planning activities. As a key member of the service planning team, the Case Planner facilitates the family’s plan through direct intervention and coordination with other providers and team members.
Duties And Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Benefits
At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and recharge.
Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Stay covered with our significantly subsidized plans designed to fit your needs.
Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security – We offer life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution), and a tax-deferred annuity to secure your future.
Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts – Save money on daily expenses with our commuter benefits and FSA options.
Exclusive Perks & Discounts – As part of our team, you'll gain access to Plum Benefits, the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider. Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.
Employee Assistance Program – Receive confidential support services for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Internship & Referral Programs – Help build the future by mentoring interns or referring great candidates and earning incentives.
Additional Information
Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Payrate: $30.21 hourly
Salary Description
$30.21
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Case Planner is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being for children placed into foster care with Seamen’s Society. Working alongside the family in partnership, the Case Planner is the lead on all service planning activities. As a key member of the service planning team, the Case Planner facilitates the family’s plan through direct intervention and coordination with other providers and team members.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Monitors safety and well being directly through casework contacts and home visits with the child, parents, and foster parents.
- Co-develops, coordinates, and monitors the service plan in alignment with the family’s needs.
- In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team ensures that child’s medical, mental health, academic, and where applicable housing and career goals are being achieved.
- Documents all activities as progress notes in Connections within program defined timeframes.
- Acts as a key participant in the Family Team Conference and is responsible for completing the FASP in accordance with program deadlines.
- Attends Family Court hearings for all cases assigned as well as provides written and verbal testimony as to the family’s progress in meeting their service planning goals.
- Completes court reports and Permanency Hearing reports in accordance with program guidelines.
- Ensures frequent, positive, and consistent contact between the child and their parents through the facilitation of in person family time visitations as well as phone and video contact.
- Proactively problem solves any barriers towards reunification and other permanency options
- Is there for the family providing meaningful and responsive actions in times of need
- Actively participates in treatment planning efforts as well as Trauma System Therapy team meetings as appropriate.
- Participates in job development and professional development activities
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Microsoft 365 proficiency and knowledge of Connections
- Team player with strong planning, organizational and follow up skills
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
- Prior child welfare experience preferred.
- Our Agency operates in 2 locations, Staten Island and Brooklyn. The ability to travel between sites may be necessary.
- Due to the nature of the work environment work hours will be based on needs of program and may vary.
- Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned within the scope of position
Benefits
At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and recharge.
Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Stay covered with our significantly subsidized plans designed to fit your needs.
Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security – We offer life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution), and a tax-deferred annuity to secure your future.
Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts – Save money on daily expenses with our commuter benefits and FSA options.
Exclusive Perks & Discounts – As part of our team, you'll gain access to Plum Benefits, the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider. Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.
Employee Assistance Program – Receive confidential support services for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Internship & Referral Programs – Help build the future by mentoring interns or referring great candidates and earning incentives.
Additional Information
Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Payrate: $30.21 hourly
Salary Description
$30.21
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