About this opportunity
Buffalo Urban League lists this Case Planner - Preventive Services opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $21.16 - $21.16 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nDescription
n$21.16 Per Hour ($44,012.80 Annualized)
nPreventive Services
nPreventive services are provided to families who have been impacted in the child welfare arena. A CPS investigation has taken place due to a child being at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. In efforts to avert a child’s removal from the home and/or to reunify the child back into the family environment, preventive services are mandated by Family First legislation to be provided to families in lieu of foster care placement.
nGeneral Duties:
nnnResponsible for providing weekly home-based intervention services and strategies to families identified by Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) to be at risk for child abuse/neglect.
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nnThe Case Planner will be responsible for overseeing 12 cases (families) at any given time.
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nnConduct assessments of ECDSS referred clients and evaluate for other needs that may affect the presenting problem.
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nnEstablish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the client.
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nnTeach strategies to families to mitigate family disruption and assess safety of children throughout the process.
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nnCollaborate with ECDSS and Community Partners to insure effective service delivery.
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nnMaintain case files, and in general, meet contractual requirements as described.
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nnDocument case progress notes in Connections, a NYS electronic case management system.
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n nSpecific Duties :
nnnProvide mandated preventive services, outreach, case planning, assessment, counseling, and face to face contact in the home.
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nnParticipates in case conferences, service plan reviews, staff training, and court reports, on an ongoing basis.
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nnAssist clients in developing measurable goals and individual service plans.
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nnMonitor client progress and provide direct assistance, as needed, to ensure intervention compliance.
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nnAdvocacy with schools, courts, Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS), and other community resources and stakeholders.
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nnWill have access to the company laptop and cell phone.
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n nQualifications
nQualifications:
nnnMinimum BA/BS degree preferred in human services or related field; and at least one year. experience in case management or implementing direct client services to multi-problem families.
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nnWorking knowledge of computers and computer software (NYS CONNECTIONS A PLUS).
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nnEffective verbal and written communication skills.
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nnThe ability to carry out assignments without direct supervision.
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nnTyping & Computer skills.
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nnSpanish speaking a plus
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nnValid Driver’s License, Car Insurance, and daily access to a vehicle.
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nnAbility to work flexible hours.
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n nCompetencies :
nnnResponsible for maintaining professional and positive relationships with referred families, ECDSS (CPS/CS) and community agencies. Must be able to use Microsoft Office
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nnGood interpersonal and empathy skills, along with the ability to relate well with clients, staff and others.
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nnAble to communicate a warm caring and non-judgmental approach to individuals and families.
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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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