Case Planner - Staten Island, United States - United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

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Staten Island, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Case Planner - FULL Time - SPANISH SPEAKING - STATEN ISLAND, NY

Job Title:
Case Planner - Spanish Speaking

Schedule: 40 hours min. per week

Job Type:
Full-Time

Department:

ACS

FLSA Status:
Exempt/ Salaried

Reports To:
Supervisor of
ACS & Director of Prevention Family Services

Pay Range:
$58,500 to $59,000 annually_(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):_

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

(UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.

UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.

UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

EOE
***: The Case Planner is responsible to manage an average caseload of about 12 to 15 families at any given time. The Case Planner will conduct home visits and meet with families to assess the families' strengths, the safety, risk and well-being needs of children and the assistance that families may require. The Case Planner reports directly to the Supervisor of
ACS. The Case Planner is expected to effectively communicate, provide appropriate documentation as outlined below and adhere to deadlines as set forth by the Director of Prevention Family Services. The Case Planner is responsible for providing and coordinating excellent quality care and healing to UAU's participants and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living with a nurturing and safe, environment. This position must maintain professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

Conducting safety and risk assessments for families at risk of losing their children to foster care
Maintain a caseload of approximately 12 to 15 families
Create individualized service plans for each family focused on reducing assessed risk
Support families with connecting to community resources, financial entitlements, mental/physical health services, educational supports, etc.
Provide casework counseling in supporting families toward reaching their service goals
Maintain consistent communication and appropriate contact with families including scheduling and conducting monthly inhome visits.
Attend offsite meetings such as inhome visits, school visits, mediation meetings etc. and as directed by the Director of Prevention Family Services and Supervisor of
ACS.
At times, as scheduled, must be able to attend required meetings at the preferred time of families and/ school staff.
Participate in weekly one on one meetings with the Supervisor of
ACS.
Complete and provide applicable proper documentation from direct supervision and record accordingly based on department protocols, procedures and policies.
Timely completion of documentation including assessments, case contact notes, etc. Including maintaining an accurate family appointment/field visit calendar.
Attend training, continuing education conferences and department related conferences as approved and directed by the Director of Prevention Family Services.
Properly and accurately follow protocols, related to case practice management and consultation; specific practice models include but not limited to Family Support Programs, Mobility Mentoring and Solution-Based Casework.
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in either Arts, Science or Social Work, required
2 years minimum of relevant child welfare experience, required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong computer/technology skill set, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word & Excel), CONNECTIONS and PROMIS.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and open to accept constructive criticism.
Obtain and maintain all security clearance and training requirements throughout the duration of employment.
Must be culturally competent the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across all cultures.
Familiar with the regulations and requirements for
ACS and NY State Departments of Health and aware of the compliance requirements as enacted by Federal, State and local jurisdictions as applicable based on the department's contractual obligations.
Required; Valid drivers license and reliable, accessible mode of transportation

**- Willing and abl