Foster Care Case Planner - Cortland

United States·Cortlandmid

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Key Responsibilities

Exercise strong collaborative efforts with neighboring departments of social services and other community providers and agencies.

Requirements Summary

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Dev

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Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$21-23 an hour

Position Summary: 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

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→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

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Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required

Experience

1 year experience in child welfare and/or foster care preferred
Must be 21 years or older to be eligible for this role
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required