Preventive Case Planner at Rising Ground, Inc. – Queens, New York

Organization Overview: 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 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows 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 downtown Brooklyn.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Case Planner will be responsible for case intake, management of cases and providing service needs, in accordance with ACS standards and indicators and Rising Ground policy and procedure manual.

Essential Functions

· Responsible timely submission of all paperwork, completion of intakes as well as progress notes and all necessary paperwork

· Coordinate all case management, referral and advocacy services for each family.

· Develop resources for social services referrals, assessing, coordinating and evaluating preventive services needed by the family

· Provide individual, family and group casework.

· Maintain case records in an orderly fashion.

· Home visits must take place weekly and may require case planner to walk up steps. Evening hours may be warranted for some cases.

· Any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

· Bachelors degree or Masters Degree in Social Work or in related field

· Good writing and oral communication skills; computer literate

· 2-3 years experience in child welfare field strongly preferred

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner while managing competing priorities

· Bilingual, (preferably Spanish, French/Creole) to conduct case management for our families

· Proficient use of Microsoft applications; knowledge of PROMIS/CONNX desired

· Cultural awareness and sensitivity when serving clients that come from different backgrounds and walks of life

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with the 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.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to complete all standard administrative and support tasks including but not limited to climbing up and down stairs, operation of computers/phones/fax/printer/copy machine, and the ability to lift boxes, furniture, and equipment up to 50lbs. Must be able to travel from the various locations and sites of Rising Ground.