Join The Jewish Board as a Case Planner, where you'll make a significant impact by providing preventive services to at-risk families. You'll work closely with families in their communities, assessing needs, providing counseling, and connecting them to essential resources for a healthier future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Child Welfare Preventive Services primarily within the client's home and community
Assess and address safety and risk concerns related to children's health and well-being
Evaluate living conditions of clients through home-based contacts
Provide supportive case work counseling to children and family members
Identify and provide access to specific concrete services and community resources
Collaborate with external resources in the family's ecology
Conduct specialized groups for children, adolescents, and parents
Complete progress notes and data entry
Attend trainings and conferences as required
Monitor children regarding their medical needs
Identify and monitor high-risk families on caseload
Required Qualifications
BA or Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject
Basic social work knowledge and understanding of stages of change
Ability to provide in-home child welfare services
Ability to establish rapport and therapeutic relationship with families
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the use of family therapy principles to provide services
Understanding of early childhood development and related theories and models of practice
Strong Assessment skills to evaluate dynamics and interactions within the family
Knowledge and experience with the Connections system
Benefits & Perks
Generous paid time off and paid agency holidays15 sick daysAffordable medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insurance