Case Planner (School Based Early Support)

Job Title: Case Planner - SBES Schedule: 40 hours min. per week

Job Type: Full-Time Department: SBES

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried Effective Date: 7/2024

Reports To: Director of Prevention Family Services and Supervisor of SBES

Pay: $58,500 annually maximum (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

The Division of Prevention Services partnered with UAU and Staten Island schools to offer families flexible service options and support. This is part of the broader interagency efforts between ACS and the DOE to prevent families at risk of receiving ACS interventions at home.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Case Planner is responsible to manage an average caseload of about 12 to 15 families at any given time. The Case Planner will conduct home visits and meet with families to assess the families' strengths, the safety, risk and well-being needs of children and the assistance that families may require. The Case Planner reports directly to the Supervisor of SBES and Program Manager. The Case Planner is expected to effectively communicate, provide appropriate documentation as outlined below and adhere to deadlines as set forth by the Director of Prevention Family Services. The Case Planner is responsible for providing and coordinating excellent quality care and healing to UAU’s participants and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living with a nurturing and safe, environment. The worksites for the Case Planner will include but are not limited to; UAU’s Admin Office, NYC Public School(s), participant households or other locations deemed appropriate according to UAU Administration while maintaining professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Conducting safety and risk assessments for families at risk of losing their children to foster care.
• Maintain a caseload of 12 families.
• Create individualized service plans for each family focused on reducing assessed risk.
• Facilitate Collaborative Service Case Planning conferences every 6 months per family.
• Support families with connection to community resources, financial entitlements, mental/physical health services, educational supports, etc.
• Provide casework counseling in supporting families toward reaching their service goals.
• Maintain contact with families including conducting monthly in-home visits.
• Timely completion of documentation including assessments, case contact notes, etc.
• Stay current on prevention best practices and attend 42 hours per year of mandated training to continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Work alongside families to understand their goals, values, beliefs, and cultural background.
• Develop and deliver support plans that empower families to keep their children safe and healthy in a way that aligns with their unique needs.
• Facilitate access to resources and services within the community to strengthen families and promote wellbeing.
• Assist with the development of collaborative partnerships with the school staff, administration, and stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage daily and monthly proper and effective communications with any applicable stakeholders, school staff, participants and families pertaining to any type of event, activity or any other related SBES programming and initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure that all documentation related to any and all SBES participants and families are kept secure (under lock) and confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.