Position Title: Case Planner

Department: Family Connections

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Location: Flexible Hybrid, Field work in the Bronx required

Schedule: 9:00am - 5:00pm /Evening hours as necessary to accommodate working families

Hourly Pay Range: $31.32 - $ 35.71*

*New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Position Overview:

The Family Link Preventive Programs are in need of a Bilingual Case Planner, who will work with families in the Bronx to support and strengthen their ability to nurture their children in a safe and secure environment.

The Case Planner will work with a team who collaborates with families to develop an individualized service plan and connect them to the specific services they may need including supportive counseling, parenting classes and support groups, mental health and substance use treatment, housing advocacy, financial literacy, immigration support, and support navigating social service systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide clinical services, families' homes and in office on a weekly or bi-weekly basis

Support 12 enrolled families with higher caseloads as needed in times of crisis

Perform intake and case management functions, including crisis response services

Collaborate with families to assess needs and create goals that support families in change intervention

Collaborate with Family Advocate to ensure positive communication and cooperative work

Attend and participate in Family Team Conferences.

Attend and participate in team meetings to maintain goal alignment through supervisory and peer support

Undertake activities that promote advocacy and referral to services

Produce and maintain documentation in compliance with policy and best practices

Attend 42 hours of job-related in-service training sessions annually

Qualifications:

BA or BSW required

Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply, Spanish preferred

An interest in or experience with motivational interviewing

Ability to interact with a multicultural team

Strong ability to conduct presentations to staff and families

Excellent time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to travel and conduct field work

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit/parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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