Case Planner - Family Support Services

Overview

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families has been dedicated to helping children survive, thrive, and succeed for over 175 years. We provide critical support to vulnerable children and families and seek passionate, dedicated professionals to join our mission. Opportunities in Brooklyn and Staten Island with competitive salaries, career growth potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

To provide direct services to individuals and families with complex trauma, abuse or neglects, and intimate partner violence issues with the goal of increasing stabilization, safety and well-being. Direct services include assessments, intervention education, and linkage with needed community-based resources and services.

• Assess and refer children/individuals/families to supportive and concrete services, housing, financial assistance, education, substance use, mental health, medical, immigration, legal, etc.
• Provide case planning, assessment, crisis intervention, establish goals and objectives and counseling services for families who have a child at risk of Foster Care placement.
• Conduct assessments of families within 30 days of intake and review and update in 6 months after intake.
• Participate and attend all ACS, OCFS, Agency and Model Developer training as requested or required.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling services to children, teens, individuals and families.
• Collaborate with program case aid/advocate in aiding and supporting families in obtaining resources, support services, and advocacy assistance.
• Collaborate with ACS to monitor compliance with mandated services and family attendance of court hearings.
• Collaborate with ACS legal team to ensure all service needs are being addressed by families.
• Document and maintain all mandated tracking logs/excel sheets, case record electronic systems, and document in a timely manner.
• Complete all program required paperwork, i.e., Progress Notes, Program Family Assessments, Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs), and other reporting requirements.
• Request, participate, facilitate and or attend conferences, meetings internal or external to the agency.
• Assist individuals and families in developing services plans addressing safety, stabilization, substance use, mental health, domestic violence, from a harm reduction approach.
• Participate in weekly supervision with a planned agenda on family case issues to discuss. Implement Quality Assurance data to drive case practice and improve performance and achieve outcomes.
• Monitor and obtain information on the child/ren school placement and educational performance.
• Monitor and obtain information on the family’s medical needs, including compliance with periodic physicals and immunizations.

• Bachelor’s required.
• Bi-lingual is preferred but not needed. Spanish, Chinese/Mandarin, Russian, Italian, French Creole.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CNNX, PROMIS
• At least two years of child welfare and counseling experience preferred.
• Due to the nature of the work environment work hours will be based on the needs of program and may vary
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the position.

At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Extensive Training & Career Development: Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays: PTO package, including 13 paid holidays, Half-day Summer Fridays, and ample vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Subsidized plans to fit your needs.
• Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security: Life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan, and a tax-deferred annuity.
• Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts: Save money on daily expenses with commuter benefits and FSA options.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts: Plum…