FFC - Case Planner

About the Organization

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has evolved to meet community needs and now supports over 72,000 individuals annually through 101 programs across 138 sites in New York City and Westchester. The organization is committed to diversity and reflects the communities it serves.

Case Planner provides constructive services to children in foster care to improve their functioning, connects parents to services addressing family challenges, and assists them with reuniting with their child.

• Provide direct case planning services that promote child safety, wellbeing, and permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts with caretaker, child, parents, siblings, clinical and medical staff, school, and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children or parents to appropriate services that address individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely and accurate reports, including FASP, PH reports, and intra-agency reporting.
• Make home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Attend Family Court hearings.
• Facilitate and actively participate in six-month Service Plan Reviews and Family Team Conferences.
• Establish a culturally appropriate network with other systems within the community.

• Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of the child welfare system.
• One year of experience (preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in person in New York City for at least three days per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Full‑time position. Works Monday through Friday in Brooklyn or Bronx. Work hour options: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 9:30 am-5:30 pm, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

Paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal days.

Insurance coverage:
Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options), Vision (1 plan option).

It is the policy of Rising Ground to provide equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and termination.