Case Planner - Ozone Park, United States - MercyFirst

MercyFirst

Verified Company

Ozone Park, United States

9 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

LOCATION:
Ozone Park, NY

REPORTS TO:
Casework Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Family Support Services

SCHEDULE:
Full Time / Hybrid

$1,500 Hiring Incentive

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894.

Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions.

We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children.

Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Family Support Programs provide family focused assistance utilizing Solution Based Casework model which focuses on goals to stabilize and support families.

Promoting skill acquisition and behavior change which aligns to the promotion of child well-being outcomes.

***: Family Support Case planner supports and stabilizes families involved with Child Welfare or in crisis utilizing the Solution Based Casework model to prevent out of home placement. Case work counseling is provided and/or referred to address issues concerning Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health concerns, Substance Use, and School difficulties. Home visits are required to assess the safety of children.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health)
1+ years of related work experience with children and/or families preferred but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to engage with clients
Knowledge and training in working with children and families including child development stages and family dynamics.
Willing to make home visits and work various hours (no weekends)
Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency's Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

BENEFITS/PERKS:

A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
403B retirement benefits
Employerpaid life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
Free employee assistance program through National EAP
Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
Trainings to support professional and personal development
Employee wellness program
Employee recognition activities

Salary Range:

$47,500- $52,000 per year

Hiring bonus of $1,500 after 500 worked hours