Overview

Bilingual Case Planner, Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Preventive Services Program

 

Reports to:  Supervisor, Family Link Plus Program

Salary: 50,700.00K

 

Summary of Position:  

 

Innovative preventive services program provides home-based therapeutic case management and advocacy services to keep children in at-risk families safe and keep families together.  Program entails therapeutic services, ongoing assessment of children’s safety and families’ needs, formulation of service plan and treatment strategies, participation in Family Team Conferences, and documentation of progress and outcomes. 

 

Job duties and responsibilities:

 

  • Case Planner will comply with NYC Children’s Services Standards and Indicators for Purchased Preventive Services and duties outlined in Program Manual.
  • Case Planner will provide clinical services, which are provided primarily at families’ home (can be in the office at times), on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, from a strengths-based, family-focus perspective.
  • Case Planner will work with 10 enrolled (or pending enrollment) families and provide coverage during extensive co-worker absences or vacations and higher caseload as needed in times of crisis/staff shortages.
  • Case Planner will work with Family Advocate to ensure positive communication and cooperative work.
  • Case Planner will provide community outreach.
  • Case Planner will work with families to assess needs and complete documentation such as:  psychosocial summaries, intake summaries, service plans and other assessment as needed.
  • Case Planner will attend and participate in Family Team Conferences.
  • Case Planner attends weekly supervisory sessions with the Supervisor or Director and monthly staff and other required programmatic meetings.
  • Case Planner will escort children and families to appointments when necessary.
  • Case Planner undertakes activities, i.e., advocacy and referral to services needed, including but not limited to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, mental health services, health services, education, day care, housing, vocational guidance, employment and financial entitlements.
  • Case Planner is to obtain medical, immunization and educational records for all children on caseload on a yearly basis, and more frequently when required.
  • Case Planner must work flexible hours when required.
  • Case Planner must complete required documentation in a timely manner utilizing the computer, such as progress notes in Connections and contacts in PROMIS.
  • Case Planner must conduct home and field visits per the standards of the program.
  • Case Planner must attend a minimum of 42 hours of required and job related in-service training sessions annually.
  • Case Planner is to maintain documentation in an orderly and complete manner.
  • Case Planner is to produce paperwork and reports as required for city, state and agency accountability in a timely and specified manner.
  • Case Planner will serve as a liaison with community resources.
  • Case Planner is to perform intake and case management functions, including crisis response services, as required.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work or Masters in Counseling preferred.  LMSW or LMHC preferred Bachelor’s-level candidates with previous child welfare and/ or relevant experience will be considered.  Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Vaccinated against Covid-19 required.

 

Vibrant Emotional Health is a nonprofit organization with local roots and a national reach that for over 50 years has been leading the way in mental health with a three-part mission of service, advocacy, and education. Every year the agency reaches over one million people nationally with mental and behavioral health challenges through high quality innovative programs. We provide state of the art crisis services through public partnerships with the city, state, and federal government and with corporate entities like Facebook and the NFL.

 

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.

 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. We are pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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