As a Case Planner at The Jewish Board, you'll play a crucial role in preventing child abuse and neglect by working closely with at-risk families. You'll conduct assessments, provide counseling, and connect families with community resources to enhance their well-being and stability.
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, safety, and well-being
Evaluate living conditions of clients through home-based contacts
Provide supportive case work counseling to children and family members
Collaborate with external resources in the family's ecology
Conduct specialized groups for children, adolescents, and parents
Attend community-based meetings and conferences
Complete weekly progress notes and enter data into systems
Assess and refer children and families to supportive and concrete services
Participate in internal and external continuous quality improvement projects
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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
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 family dynamics and interactions
Knowledge and experience with the Connections system
Benefits & Perks
Generous paid time off and 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