Case Planner, Harlem - Enhanced Family Foster Care (45829)

About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build 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 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Position Overview:

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 ensures that every child is living in a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible. Learn more about what it is like to be a Case Planner at Graham Windham by watching our Realistic Job Previews at .

Position Responsibilities:

• Creates, in partnership with the families, service plans for families and children which 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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 & Compensation:

• Base pay range $55,000/yr + Potential to Earn Performance Based Merit Award for Eligible Staff + Comprehensive Benefits + Professional Development Opportunities)

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Pension plan

• Holiday payEEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.