Case Planner (SILP

Case Planner (SILP)

Salary Range $31.25 - $31.25 Hourly Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Travel Percentage Up to 75%

The Caseworker or the Case Planner enhances the quality of life of Supportive Independent Living Program (SILP) residents and their families by providing and/or arranging for the provision of social and related services based on service plans and needs; prepares youngsters for independent living, family reunification, or continues care;
Maintains compliance with Agency and SILP standards, and government requirements.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of the position:

• Develops individual case service plans, using SILP and HSVS guidelines and governmental objectives
• Determines service needed by the tenants and find appropriate resources.
• Schedules appointments for and escorts clients to resources as needed.
• Enrolls clients in appropriate schools and programs.
  · Monitors service delivery and progress.
• Maintains family assessment and service plans (FASP's) per NYS Office of Children and Family Services requirements and follows NYC Children Services (NYCCS) in service provision planning.
• Prepares and obtains pertinent documents and enters information into Connections and/or FASP.
• Prepares and presents services plans and update management, childcare staff, clinicians and others as requested.
• Prepares required materials, such as lists of approved visiting resources, schools or programs, as well as aftercare housing options/possibilities.
• Participates in meetings, including interdisciplinary team, monthly childcare/social services, weekly individual and group, and others as requested; occasionally prepares minutes or summaries of meetings to be documented in Connections.
• Attends internal and external conferences, seminars, workshops, and in-service training sessions.
• Makes field visits to outside organizations, such as schools, programs, and clients' family homes.
• Contributes to planning of and participates in quality recreational events, including ethno-cultural activities and overnight out-of-state trips.
• Provides or arranges for the provision of counseling services to residents and their families.
• Diligently searches for missing residents (AWOC), files a missing person's report with police, and obtains a warrant from a family court judge and files in the case record a copy of the police report and warrant. document efforts to find the missing resident in Connections.
• Initiates and maintains contacts internally and externally with collateral stakeholders as well as major stakeholders.
• Covers a caseload of from twelve to fifteen residents, plus any and all aftercare clients, as defined by NYS OCFS and assigned by GH.

• Bachelor's degree with two or more years working in a human service field R equired;
  College bachelor's degree in human services or a related field preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License preferred ; not required.
• Experience in dealing with at risk youth in a foster care setting or prior foster care experience and knowledge of NYSDSS regulations and FASPs; familiarity with Child Welfare systems (NYCCS), including knowledge or resources available to the foster care population in general and to the severely emotionally disturbed (SED) and/or developmentally disabled.
• Must have good verbal and writing skills, and the ability to communicate cogently and succinctly.
• Must be organized and efficiently coordinate work and schedules; must be able to plan, organize and lead case review and other meetings.
• Must be available to work some weekends and after hours work schedule for urgent matters or planned activities, including possible overnight trips.
• Must have good interpersonal skills in relating to adolescents, co-workers, and external and community resources.
• Must exhibit maturity and control of emotions, plus firmness and warmth, to command the respect and confidence of children in care and staff.
• Must have cross cultural studies or experience which benefit understanding of a diverse client population.

Benefits

At Heart Share we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heart Share is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves.

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