SILP-Case Planner

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Overview

The Case Planner reports directly to the Director of the SILP (Supervised Independent Living Program). The CP manages all the social service needs and ensures that all ACS requirements are met within mandate timeframes. The CP is also responsible for working collaboratively with all SILP staff to ensure that the daily needs are met, and essential treatment services are delivered to adolescents and their families. The CP is a professional responsible for collaborating with all SILP staff, providing direct services support as part of the daily care for the adolescents in the SILP program. This involves the coordination and implementation of services/activities adhering to all program scheduling, policies, and procedures, utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) and other applicable program models.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ACS and OCFS regulations, including completion of FASPs, Permanency Hearing Reports, Incident Reports, Progress Notes, casework contacts, and accurate maintenance of case records.
• Provide services that support the earliest possible permanency, facilitate discharges according to Permanency Planning Goals, and ensure concurrent planning for assigned cases.
• Conduct home assessments, family visits, psychosocial assessments, and ensure children have safe visiting/permanency resources and up-to-date clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, maintain therapeutic relationships with families, and refer children and families to appropriate outside services when needed.
• Attend court hearings, appointments, family team conferences, treatment team meetings, and bi-weekly supervision, while completing policy exceptions and other assigned duties as required.
• Ensure adolescents receive all social service entitlements, possess necessary legal documents, and comply with AWOC and incident reporting procedures.
• Supervise and teach adolescents independent living and daily living skills, including self-care, chores, cooking, recreation, education, and life-skills development.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured environment by enforcing program policies, conducting building rounds, adhering to fire and safety regulations, and modeling appropriate behavior.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, records, data entry, intakes, referrals, schedules, and communications accurately, timely, and in accordance with agency standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, emergency response procedures, and team initiatives, while promoting professionalism, teamwork, dignity, respect, and the mission of Rising Ground.

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Required Qualifications

• 1 Years of Experience 
•  Bachelor's Degree & Knowledge of the Child Welfare System
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 
• Good Communication and Writing Skills

Work Environment

• Field
• Corporate Office
• Clinic

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match 
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
• Remote / flexible work options

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)