Family Case Manager I

Description

Family Case Manager 

Salary: $45,000.00 to $47,000.00

Are you passionate  about helping youth and families in need. Then the Family Case Managers position might be what you are looking for. Family Case Managers work in the community as part of an integral service team. you will work closely with youth, family of origin, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy, professional services, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. 

Working at NYAP 

- Flexible Schedule

- 22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays 

- Half-day Fridays throughout the summer 

- Excellent Compensation 

- Healthcare Benefits for you and your family 

- Retirement Matching (401K) 

- Mileage Reimbursement 

- Phone Allowance 

- Student Loan Repayment Assistance 

- CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education 

Responsibilities 

• Completes or revises the Family Risk Assessment with all family members that live in the home to assess strengths and needs, risk of harm to the child/children and monitors child safety 

• Maintains contact with families through regular, planned, and unannounced visitations.  

• Provides case management, transportation, parent education, counseling, community resource linkage, advocacy, and other professional services 

• Participates in administrative and court reviews of the case plan and other court proceedings  

• Works with Foster Care Programs to coordinate visits with the Foster Treatment Coordinator  

• Pursues permanent custody and planning for adoption or other permanent substitute care for children who cannot be returned to their birth families.  

• Performs duties on-call as outlined in on-call description when called upon to respond to after- hour emergencies. 

• Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.  

• Utilize Children Welfare Best Practice Principles in decision-making 

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours 

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 

Driving and Vehicle Requirements 

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.  

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours  

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. 

Apply today! 

 www.nyap.org/employment 

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. 

Qualifications

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.