A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Case Planner to join their growing team in Queens, supporting children and families involved in foster care through field-based case planning, family visits, and service coordination.
About the Opportunity:
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Schedule: Monday-Friday
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Hours: 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm or 11am to 7pm
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Setting: Hybrid (90% field, 10% office)
Responsibilities:
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Create service plans in partnership with children, biological families, and foster families to address safety, behavioral, educational, psychological, and permanency needs
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Conduct regular casework contacts, document progress notes, and monitor safety, well-being, and case progress
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Schedule and supervise mandated visits and complete field visits at homes, schools, courts, hospitals, and other required sites
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Participate in supervision, family team conferences, and court hearings, providing updates and testimony as needed
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Coordinate with integrated services and use case data to track outcomes, support services, and ensure timely documentation
Qualifications:
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1+ year of Case Management experience; 1 year of Foster Care or Mental Health experience
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Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
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Experience in Child Welfare
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
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Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours, including some evenings as needed
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Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Desired Skills:
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Bilingual (English and Spanish)
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Experience with Child Welfare Case Management systems
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Experience working with the Pediatric population
