About Rising Ground
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
About the Role:
Case Planner provides constructive services to children in foster care that improve their functioning. Connect parents to services that address family challenges and assist them with reuniting with their child.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct case planning services that access child safety, child wellbeing and facilitate permanency.
- Maintain mandated contacts: Caretaker (foster parent) /Child/-Parents/Siblings/Clinical and medical staff/School and other resources.
- Develop service plans and connect children and/or parents to appropriate services that address their individual needs.
- Document progress notes and complete timely accurate reports, including FASP, PH reports and intra-agency reporting.
- Make home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
- Attends 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.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of child welfare system
- 1 year of experience (preferred)
- Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Computer proficiency, knowledge of Connections
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment:
Clinic/Field/Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in Brooklyn or Bronx. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm.
Additional Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
- Application reviewed by Talent Acquisition Team member
- Phone screen with Talent Acquisition Team member
- Interview with Hiring Manager
- Panel Interview with Key Partners
- Interview Decision & Feedback
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all
employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s
perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or
veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree and knowledge of child welfare system
- 1 year of experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency, knowledge of Connections
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
What We Do
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
