What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Planner position at Children's Home?
The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
Job Summary:
As a Case Planner, you will serve as a vital liaison, offering support to families with children in foster care, all with the aim of promoting family reunification and achieving lasting permanency. As a Case Planner, you will create and implement service plans by identifying resources and making referrals, while collaborating with children, families, foster families, custodial agencies, and service providers. You will utilize health management reporting systems to ensure all documentation is completed regularly.
Job Duties:
- Exercise strong collaborative efforts with neighboring departments of social services and other community providers and agencies.
- Work effectively with biological families as well as foster families
- Assess the needs of children between the ages of 0 – 21 and refer to appropriate services
- Ensure required documentation is completed in a timely manner
- Conduct monthly home visits with clients
- Supervise visitation and transportation of assigned clients
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member through collaborative efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred
- Associate's Degree in human services or related field AND 2 years' experience in child welfare and/or foster care required
- Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this role
- Must have a valid drivers license
Benefits You'll Love:
- Excellent compensation package: health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(B) with 6% employer contribution
- Dependent care and tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Employee assistance programs
- and more
Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our Mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Child Welfare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24
