Overview Rising Ground 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 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows 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 downtown Brooklyn. Benefits At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program. Responsibilities Program Summary: To provide direction, information, and instruction to case planners to maintain the provision of appropriate services to birth families, children, and foster parents. Responsibilities: + Weekly supervision of assigned staff provide/include: + Compliance with Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) and New York State Department of Social Services regulations. + Provision of services to children and families to ensure the earliest possible return home or, in the event of a goal change, discharge to adoption, independent living, etc. + Ensure that concurrent planning, early permanency planning, and use of family-to-family approach is in place. + Monitor the timely submission of all paperwork to ACS. + Monitor and participate in Family Team Conferences; observe workers’ overall relationships with clients and other systems. + Monthly review of progress notes and casework contacts for each caseload: all FASP’s, Permanency Hearing Reports, and all written materials submitted from the agency. + Monthly unit meetings with case planners to disseminate information. + Attendance of manager’s meeting and in-service training. + Handle emergencies for case planners and other supervisors. + To perform other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements: + MSW or MS/MA in other related human service field and 2-3 years post master’s experience. + Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. + Computer proficient, knowledge of Connections. + Knowledge of child welfare and related legislation. + Demonstrated knowledge of family court procedures. + Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Salary: $70,000 Schedule: Hybrid in the office 3 days a week Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx Posted Date11 months ago(4/2/2024 2:41 PM) Job ID 2023-2667 # of Openings 1 Category Administrative