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About the RoleÂ
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Case Planner will be responsible for case intake, management of cases and providing service needs, in accordance with ACS standards and indicators and Rising Ground policy and procedure manual.
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What You’ll Do
- Responsible for timely submission of all paperwork, completion of intakes as well as progress notes and all necessary paperworkÂ
- Coordinate all case management, referral and advocacy services for each family.
- Develop resources for social services referrals, assessing, coordinating and evaluating preventive services needed by the family
- Provide individual, family and group counseling.
- Maintain case records in an orderly fashion.
- Home visits must take place weekly and may require case planner to walk up steps. Evening hours may be warranted for some cases.Â
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in related field preferred.Â
- Good writing and oral communication skills; computer literate.
- 2-3 years experience in child welfare field strongly preferred.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner while managing competing priorities.
- Bilingual, (preferably Spanish, French/Creole) to conduct case management for our families.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft applications; knowledge of PROMIS/CONNX desired.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity when serving clients that come from different backgrounds and walks of life.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment:
Clinic/Field/Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
 Full time position with office location 111 Livingston Street Brooklyn Hub, scheduled appropriate to the needs of client and families. This position calls for a thirty-five (35) hour work week, but more than 35 hours per week may from time to time be required.
Additional Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
- Ability to travel to various locations, including weekly home visits. Work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed by agency.
Benefits Offerings Includes:
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage
Medical - 3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of allÂ
employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’sÂ
perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, orÂ
veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,Â
compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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