Case Planner

Hempstead, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hope For Youth is seeking a Case Planner for our HEART program! If youre looking to take your career to the next level and enjoy making a difference in children and their families lives this is the position for you! Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children adolescents and families.

Hope For Youths Intensive Preventive Services Program funded by Nassau County Department of Social Services is a home-based time-limited family-oriented supportive and rehabilitative child welfare service provided to children and family. The focus of HEART is to avert a disruption of a family that will or could result in the imminent placement of a child in foster care enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to his/her family at an earlier time that would otherwise be impossible and to reduce the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to such care.

To be a successful Case Planner you must be ready willing and able to do the following always:

Function within Agencys policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
Function within the agency policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct.
Provide support to the clients and families- i.e. the knowledge skills and tools necessary in order for them to maintain the child in their home.
Achieve successful outcomes within the guidelines outlined in NYS County and HFY policy and procedure (shared).
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients the program Hope For Youth oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

Maintaining regular contact with the youth and their families at least twice a week one contact being in the home and implementing the various parts of the program model (including evenings nights and weekends) for caseload
Completing the initial CANS-NY and all subsequent CANS-NY as well as attending school meetings and court appearances with the families as necessary and be responsible for discharge/transition planning
Providing case management services life coaching parent skill training and make all collateral contacts as necessary
Regularly reviewing the service plan with the youth and family; meeting with supervisor to review case record
Documentation and related paperwork
Staff meetings treatment team meetings and conferences
Training and staff development
Other related assignments as needed to be successful

Minimum Qualifications:

BSW (or Bachelors in a related field) plus 2 years related casework experience or MSW
Excellent written verbal and computer skills
Flexible schedule to accommodate clients and program
Valid NYS Drivers License in good standing
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries walking/standing for prolonged periods bending/stooping kneeling/squatting climbing stairs reaching overhead repetitive wrist/finger movements driving own vehicle

This opportunity is being offered as a full-time position 35 hours per week non traditional

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please include a resume cover letter and salary requirements.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free Training programs Free Tuition Credits Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment Medical Dental Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91% Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b) 529 Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability and for some positions long-term disability

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Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employees base salary and/or rate several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. years of relevant experience education licensing certifications other credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity etc.)