Case Planner (Foster Care)

About Graham Windham :

In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth, and families affected by abuse, neglect, and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life : a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

With over 400 full-time, part-time, and on-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience.

Graham Windham is one of the first organizations in New York City to implement Solution - Based Casework. Solution-based casework helps children and families to be the solution to the seemingly insurmountable problems in their lives, from generational cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect to unemployment, domestic violence, and severe health problems.

By recognizing and reinforcing their innate strengths and ability to cope, we at Graham Windham empower them to take the lead in making changes in their lives.

About the Position :

The Case Planner in our Foster Care program maintains strong social contracts that explicitly emphasize family permanency planning and the responsibility of all stakeholders to accept nothing less than safe, loving, and permanent homes for all our children and ensure that every child is living in a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Creates, in partnership with the families, service plans for families and children that address safety, behavioral, educational, psychological, and permanency needs.
• Monitors safety, well-being, and progress against other critical outcomes by facilitating regular casework contacts and by documenting the same in progress notes and other case documentation.
• Collaborates with internal and external service providers and other stakeholders through clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Participates actively in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences, and other meetings to advance permanency for children and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Requires BSW or BA degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to travel within the NYC Metropolitan area.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, and organizational skills.
• Computer literate, MS Office; NYS Connections; Ability to work with diverse populations.

Salary and Benefits :

• The base pay range is $55,000 + Merit Award + Benefits.
• Medical Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Holiday pay.

Job Type : Full-time.

Salary : $55,000.00 per year.

About Graham Windham :

About the CompanyIn full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life : a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience.

Graham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City’s leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.