Preventive Case Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Earn $26.00 / hour, plus 3 weeks vacation, 10 calendar holidays (Includes 1 floating holiday), 24 hours personal time, and up to 80 sick days.

Join our team! Seeking Case Planners for our new Preventive Case Planning Services Program in Utica, NY!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs.

Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.

We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 16,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice.

We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding.

We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws.

About the Program and Position

The Preventive Case Planning Program provides support and coordinated treatment provision for children and families to work through high-risk family-identified concerns, learn new skills, and prevent the removal of children.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of six Preventive Case Planners, nurture a safe and healthy office environment, and maintain positive working relationships with our stakeholders at the Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services.

The successful candidate will provide Preventive Case Planning Services to children, youth, and families in this new contract program.

Join us as we forge a new partnership with the county and provide prevention services!

The Preventive Case Planner will work closely with the county, the Preventive Case Planning Services Team, and other service providers to ensure children, youth, and families' needs are met safely! Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community!

What you will do .

Engage children, youth, and families in case planning activities to prevent out of home placement / support youth returning home from placement

Conduct assessments of strengths and needs

Develop and carry out service plans to support youth and families in goal achievement

Assist children, youth, and families in achieving timely and lasting permanency

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in the Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice systems

Experience in the human services field and working with at-risk populations, preferred

Ability and willingness to work with families in an "in-home" context

Ability to understand child development

Excellent communication and writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work effectively and patiently with others in difficult and / or stressful situations

Benefits :

As a full time benefits position, staff is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.