Foster Care Case Planner (HIRING BONUS)

Company: Pressley RIdge
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.Pressley Ridge BenefitsThe well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer matchPrescription coverageDental and vision plansPatient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no costDependent Care Flexible Savings AccountWellness incentive (up to $250)401K with an employer give/matchFree life insurance and AD&DPaid Time Off (PTO)9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Position SummaryFoster Care Case Planner needed for our NEWLY expanded program! Provide leadership in partnering with families and appropriate others in the community to assure that the needs of a designated caseload of children and youth in foster care are adequately addressed. In each case the Foster Care Case Planner will assure that the services delivered both to the target child/adolescent and to the family are individualized, appropriate to need, child centered, family focused, culturally competent, strengths based, and goal driven.Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist and support in training activities for resource parents.Provide 24-hour emergency "on-call" service to resource families according to designated scheduleAssist in the arrangement of respite services.Maintain all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with licensure and regulations.Develop and maintain an individual treatment plan for each child that utilizes formal and informal supports, addresses clinical and educational needs, and includes measurable and objective goals.Provide overall leadership and coordination of the treatment team.Coordinate all community resources pertaining to discharge placement and arrange aftercare follow up if indicated.Assure that all policies, procedures, and standards relating to child safety and well-being are followed.Assess and identify the needs of the birth family to achieve their family service plan goals.Actively participate in individual/group supervision, staff meetings, and professional trainings to foster ongoing professional growth.QualificationsClearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.Working ConditionsPhysical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing (exceptions are made for deaf or hearing impaired staff that can communicate effectively with hearing staff and families)Environmental Factors. Community, home, school, office.Working Hours. Flexible non-traditional hours, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs and crisis "on-call". Full-time positions are based on a 40-hour work week.ExperienceRequired1 year(s): Supervised experience with children and/or families.EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Human Services or related fieldEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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