What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE PLANNER- RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM position at Child & Family Services of NY?
Description
Position Summary : Do you have a passion for child welfare? Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children in the community? If so, the Residential Case Planner position is the role for you! In this position you will coordinate with local county and state agencies to provide clinical and case coordination to children and families in order to support their long-term goals.
Program Summary : Lee Randall Jones Community Residence, certified by the Office of Mental Health, is an eight-bed residence located in Cheektowaga. The Community Residence provides services to children ages 5-14 with a primary psychiatric disability that does not require acute care but may still need the structure and support of this community-based program. The program provides 24-hour supervision paired with community-based medical, recreational, and psychiatric services that may continue once the child is discharged home.
What will a day as the Residential Case Planner look like?
- Clinical and case coordination responsibility for children and families on assigned caseload
- Coordination with local county and state agencies
- Integration of information from a variety of sources to complete assessments, identify service needs, and complete treatment plan
- Utilize a variety of treatment interventions including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy
- Present at Service Plan Reviews and ensure follow through of recommendations
- Maintain case records and other required paperwork in accordance with NYS regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to engage families in the treatment process
- Begin discharge planning upon admission and implement diligent efforts toward that end
- Provide clinical leadership for treatment team by promoting the integration of trauma informed care, collaborative problem solving, and therapeutic crisis intervention principles
- Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process
- Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and other internal and external customers
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures
The qualified candidate will have :
Competitive Pay Rate of $25- $27 per hour based on experience
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.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $25 - $27
