Case Planner- Independence Inn

Purpose of position

Responsible for overseeing all case work services. Ensures the completion of all required paperwork and full compliance with all City and State RHY regulations and standards.

• Complete Initial Service Plan Review & Case Conferences for clients/families and facilitate additional family meetings and/or program visits.
• Coordinate services identified in the Initial Service Plan & subsequent reviews to assist clients in meeting their short & long-term goals.
• Complete home assessments for clients who will be utilizing weekend passes.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to Justice Center/State Central Register.
• Become DYCD Connect trained & proficient.
• Oversee Counseling Specialists regarding their specific responsibilities supporting case management services.
• Provide aftercare services to clients for 90 days post discharge.
• Maintain case records & ensure necessary documents are present on all current residents in their 90‑day aftercare period.
• Facilitate weekly force field/team meeting.
• Conduct initial intake interviews of prospective residents in the absence of Intake Coordinator.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator, Counseling Specialists and Intake Coordinator to ensure quality of service delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Highly organized.
• Attend & Participate in QI/QA & program admin meetings.

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• MSW preferred.

• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of practitioner and intervene appropriately.

Working conditions vary between office work and field visits.

• Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible to maintain a caseload.