Physician / New York

A nonprofit community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Case Planner for a promising opportunity with their Foster Care program.

About the Opportunity:
•   Start Date: ASAP
•   Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire potential)
•   Schedule: Monday to Friday
•   Hours: 9am to 5pm
•   Setting: Hybrid (2 days in the field & 3 days onsite)
•   Patient Population: Foster Care (Ages 0-21)
•   EMR: Electronic State System Connections Responsibilities:

The Case Planner will be responsible for:
•  Work with Foster Parents and Biological Parents to plan childs permanency
•  Provide support and case management services to foster and adoptive children in foster homes
•  Prepare and send referral packages for necessary services to appropriate community resources
•  Ensure that service plans are implemented for all children care
•  Schedule and supervise visitations between children and families
•  Participate in all Family Team Conferences (FTC)
•  Attend all court hearings, hospital visits, etc. as needed
•  Participate in and ensure follow up from FTC meetings
•  Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications:
•  2+ years of relevant work experience
•  Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
•  Knowledgeable about working with foster care youth and children and families at risk
•  Microsoft Office proficient
•  Workingknowledge ofOCFS Connections
•  Solid assessment and documentation skills
•  Great interpersonal skills
•  Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
•  Strong attention to detail
•  Highly organized Desired Skills:
•  Bilingual (English and Spanish)