The New York Foundling
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Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, strengthen families facing conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities The Foster Care Case Planner
works toward the goal of permanency for children either through reunification with parents, and if not possible, through adoption or preparation for independent living. Trained and supported in implementation of multiple evidence-based models used to support families and caregivers. Conducts birth home and foster home visits in addition to field visits; provides referrals to community service providers in accordance with the service plan; accompanies families to drug treatment, medical, school, housing, welfare settings; works with children in onsite care programs; attends court hearings with prepared reports.
Engage with birth parents, foster parents and foster youth using motivational interviewing techniques and assess for safety and risk factors for children currently in care and in planning for permanency.
Implement evidence-based and evidence-informed models with foster parents, birth parents/discharge resources, and youth, including participation in family conferences and supervision of family visits.
Serve as primary liaison, accompanying and advocating for families in medical, drug treatment, screening, school and housing settings.
Collaborate closely with socio-therapist.
Advise/counsel/advocate, case plan with parents and/or discharge resources and children in care.
Provide family‑planning counseling to youth 12 years old and older and document discussions with parents.
Develop safety plans and utilize crisis‑intervention skills to de‑escalate conflicts in a trauma‑informed approach.
Administrative Responsibilities
Document progress notes, reports, FASPs, plan amendments via Connections within required time frames.
Maintain access to Connections and other database systems for entering confidential information as required by New York State, City, and Foundling compliance guidelines.
Attend team meetings, case consultations and individual and group coaching.
Collect required documentation and compile applications for special rate or housing or special services as needed in coordination with foster care support departments.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 10 active and 2 suspended pay cases on average.
Attend all court proceedings on time with prepared court reports and/or permanency reports; be prepared to testify when required.
Conduct home visits to the homes of foster parents and birth parents / discharge resources.
Coordinate and facilitate family and sibling visitations/meetings; supervise as required by the service plan.
Provide extensive outreach/advocacy services, engage absent or hard‑to‑reach family members and act as a resource for referrals and community services.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
BA/MA in Psychology, Sociology or related field. BSW or MSW with 1–2 years child welfare experience preferred.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to effectively negotiate systems for multi‑problem families.
Experience with drug treatment populations preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Typing skills and computer literacy required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Valid Driver’s license.
Education Required Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited institution or credential evaluation for a non‑U.S. institution.
EEO Statement The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work and learning environments.
Salary Range $59,516.49 (+ Education Additive)
Recruitment Tagline Fostering Talent, Changing Lives
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Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, strengthen families facing conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities The Foster Care Case Planner
works toward the goal of permanency for children either through reunification with parents, and if not possible, through adoption or preparation for independent living. Trained and supported in implementation of multiple evidence-based models used to support families and caregivers. Conducts birth home and foster home visits in addition to field visits; provides referrals to community service providers in accordance with the service plan; accompanies families to drug treatment, medical, school, housing, welfare settings; works with children in onsite care programs; attends court hearings with prepared reports.
Engage with birth parents, foster parents and foster youth using motivational interviewing techniques and assess for safety and risk factors for children currently in care and in planning for permanency.
Implement evidence-based and evidence-informed models with foster parents, birth parents/discharge resources, and youth, including participation in family conferences and supervision of family visits.
Serve as primary liaison, accompanying and advocating for families in medical, drug treatment, screening, school and housing settings.
Collaborate closely with socio-therapist.
Advise/counsel/advocate, case plan with parents and/or discharge resources and children in care.
Provide family‑planning counseling to youth 12 years old and older and document discussions with parents.
Develop safety plans and utilize crisis‑intervention skills to de‑escalate conflicts in a trauma‑informed approach.
Administrative Responsibilities
Document progress notes, reports, FASPs, plan amendments via Connections within required time frames.
Maintain access to Connections and other database systems for entering confidential information as required by New York State, City, and Foundling compliance guidelines.
Attend team meetings, case consultations and individual and group coaching.
Collect required documentation and compile applications for special rate or housing or special services as needed in coordination with foster care support departments.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 10 active and 2 suspended pay cases on average.
Attend all court proceedings on time with prepared court reports and/or permanency reports; be prepared to testify when required.
Conduct home visits to the homes of foster parents and birth parents / discharge resources.
Coordinate and facilitate family and sibling visitations/meetings; supervise as required by the service plan.
Provide extensive outreach/advocacy services, engage absent or hard‑to‑reach family members and act as a resource for referrals and community services.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
BA/MA in Psychology, Sociology or related field. BSW or MSW with 1–2 years child welfare experience preferred.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to effectively negotiate systems for multi‑problem families.
Experience with drug treatment populations preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Typing skills and computer literacy required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Valid Driver’s license.
Education Required Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited institution or credential evaluation for a non‑U.S. institution.
EEO Statement The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work and learning environments.
Salary Range $59,516.49 (+ Education Additive)
Recruitment Tagline Fostering Talent, Changing Lives
#J-18808-Ljbffr