JOB DESCRIPTION
CASE PLANNER
EVERY KID COUNTS PROGRAM
HOURS OF WORK: Full time – 35 hours per week.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Every Kid Counts (EKC) Case Planner provides services to children and their families to improve their functioning and well-being. The EKC Case Planner provides services to low and moderate risk families who are referred to the program by the Westchester County Department of Social Services Child Protective Services and Cross Systems Units.
The position is located in White Plains and serves families who live throughout Westchester County.
The Every Kid Counts Case Planner assesses the need for services and arranges for the provision of such services, either personally where practicable, or by referrals to other appropriate service providers.
The goal of the Every Kid Counts Case Planner is to engage the family in a process that enables them to develop and implement a service plan that strengthens the family, prevents their children from being placed into foster care and prevents future cps reports once the case is closed. Families are introduced to their local Family Ties Resource Center, where they may continue to return for assistance, long after their Every Kid Counts case is closed.
The EKC Case Planner is a full and active team member of Family Ties.Willingness to work flexible hours is required to accommodate working families and to participate in support groups with parents, parent trainings, and Family Ties functions, as needed.
The services provided are performed utilizing the CASSP Principles and Westchester System of Care principles and values.
Full time; Salary $55,500. Some nights may be required. Position is hybrid once probationary period is satisfied.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum of a BSW or alternately a Bachelor's degree and two years’ experience working directly with families and children providing social work and case planning/management services, or an Associate’s degree with four years’ experience working directly with families and children providing social work and case planning/management services. Master's Degree in a human service field preferred. Candidates must possess good writing skills along with, strong computer, verbal and organizational skills in English (and Spanish). Willingness to work flexible hours is required to accommodate working families and to participate in evening support groups and parent trainings as needed. Flexibility and ability to be a team player is essential along with the ability to develop positive relationships with Department of Social Services Staff and community agencies. Candidates who are themselves parents are preferred. Valid driver's license and car required. All candidates must receive satisfactory clearances from the Child Abuse Registry and Criminal History Information Tracking System.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES: Position reports to Bilingual Every Kid Counts Program Supervisor.
Family Ties of Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a generous benefits package with a professional and friendly working environment.
Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]
For additional information, please contact Madeline Lombardi at (914) 995-5238.