Foster Care Case Planner

As a Case Planner, you will serve as a vital liaison, offering support to families with children in foster care, all with the aim of promoting family reunification and achieving lasting permanency. As a Case Planner, you will create and implement service plans by identifying resources and making referrals, while collaborating with children, families, foster families, custodial agencies, and service providers. You will utilize health management reporting systems to ensure all documentation is completed regularly.

Responsibilities

• Exercise strong collaborative efforts with neighboring departments of social services and other community providers and agencies.
  
• Work effectively with biological families as well as foster families
  
• Assess the needs of children between the ages of 0 – 21 and refer to appropriate services
  
• Ensure required documentation is completed on time
  
• Conduct monthly home visits with clients
  
• Supervise visitation and transportation of assigned clients
  
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member through collaborative efforts
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred
  
• Associate's Degree in human services or related field AND 2 years' experience in child welfare and/or foster care 
  

• Associate's - 2 years experience in child welfare and/or foster care
• Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this role
  
• Must have a valid drivers license
  

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays​
  
• Childcare Reimbursement
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• ​Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development