- Creates, in partnership with the families, service plans for families and children which address safety, behavioral, educational, psychological and permanency needs.
- Monitors safety, well-being and progress against other critical outcomes by facilitating regular casework contacts and by documenting the same in progress notes and other case documentation.
- Collaborates with internal and external service providers and other stakeholders through clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Participates actively in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences and other meetings to advance permanency for children and families.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Base pay range $53,000 - $55,000 + Merit Award + Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pension plan
- Holiday pay
Case Planner - Bronx, United States - Graham Windham
Description
Job Details:Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree
Description:Case Planner - Foster Care
($53,000 - $55,000 + Merit Award + Benefits)
About the Position:
The Case Planner in our Foster Care program maintains strong social contracts that explicitly emphasize family permanency planning and the responsibility of all stakeholders to accept nothing less than safe, loving and permanent homes for all our children and ensures that every child is living in a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible. Learn more about what it is like to be a Case Planner at Graham Windham by watching our Realistic Job Previews at
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Requires BSW or BA degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, Bilingual in Spanish preferred; Must be able to travel within NYC Metropolitan area; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills; Computer literate, MS Office; NYS Connections; Ability to work with diverse populations.
Salary and Benefit:
EOE
About Graham Windham:
About the Company
In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.
With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience. Graham has pioneered programs for New York City's children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City's leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.