Case Planner
FT, Hourly $22.00-$22.50/hour, Full Benefits
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services
Youth Services-TAPC Program
Overview: Case Planner's for our TAPC program provide case planning and coordination services for 12-15 youth (and their infants) living at the TAPC at any given time, stabilizing client housing, assisting with skill development and reducing the risk of placement in the foster care system. This position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt with access to our full benefits program.
We offer our employees access to the following:
13 Paid Holiday's, 14 if it is an election year, Vacation Time & 3 Personal DaysSick Time=1 sick day per month accrual and Attendance BonusRemitted Tuition Program with Syracuse University.Medical, Dental (includes orthodontia ryder), Vision Insurances, and Flexible Spending Account. Insurance cost is less than a 10% contribution of payment by our employees.Pension Plan and Tax deferred annuity savings account.Forgiveness loan=The Salvation Army is considered a qualified organization for this Federal program.Long-Term, Short-Term Disability Programs and Life/Supplemental InsurancesOn-site Day Care and Pre-K program with employee discount"Free" Parking at our covered parking lot.
Responsibilities Engaging and maintaining regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting regular home visits of significant duration minimally twice monthly (one contact per month with children present), frequency determined on a case-by-case basis.Maintain comprehensive assessments of families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and all family service providers, utilizing strategies of intervention with consideration to family strengths and all aspects of the family’s life and cultural background.Providing casework/counseling, crisis intervention, brokerage and networking advocacy, coordinating services with other service providers, agencies and programs and making referrals for auxiliary services as needed under direction of their supervisor and the DSS Case Manager.Timely completion of required Connections data entry, documents, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome data.Timely completion of required HMIS Service Point data entry, documents, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome data.Coordinate a weekly skill building activities, focusing on parenting or independent living skills.Actively participate in weekly supervision, team case conferences, staff meetings, DSS CORE training and professional and in-service training sessions. Qualifications Associate’s degree with five years appropriate experience working with families.Bachelor’s degree in human services with a minimum of three years of experience working with families preferred.Position requires computer proficiency including word processing skills and the ability to provide culturally competent practice.Valid NYS Driver License and access to private transportation during work hours is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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