CAMBA · 4 months ago
Case Planner, CAMBA School Based Early Support
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expCAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City, providing resources and support for families and children. The Case Planner role involves conducting outreach, developing support plans, and advocating for clients to ensure their well-being and safety within the school environment.
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Responsibilities
Conducts outreach activities to engage families, including those who self-refer, and discuss program offerings and expectations. This outreach prioritizes referrals from partner schools, encompassing educators, support staff, and school-based service providers (health and mental health clinics, after-school programs, community school lead organizations, etc.), and extends to the broader community-based organizations (CBOs) and internal CAMBA programs to ensure a holistic approach to family support
Collaborates with referral sources, including schools (educators, support staff, and school-based service providers) and CBOs, to gain a comprehensive understanding of each family's unique strengths, needs, and priorities, ensuring a good program fit. In this collaboration, informed consent for information sharing is secured from families to facilitate service delivery
Develops individualized support plans in partnership with families. These plans are based on comprehensive assessments that identify families' strengths, needs, and service requirements
Builds trusting relationships with clients while maintaining confidentiality
Develops client goals, service plans, and tracks progress
Acts as a client advocate with schools, healthcare providers, and others
Empowers clients to overcome challenges and achieve self-sufficiency
Connects clients with essential resources and entitlements
Monitors client progress and updates plans as needed
May facilitate support groups and events
May support clients during school-based meetings to provide advocacy and ensure their voices are heard
As a mandated reporter in New York State, prioritizes the safety and well-being of children. This includes: Assessing children's safety through observations, interactions, and collaboration with families and school staff. Promoting children's well-being by fostering a supportive environment, identifying and addressing risk factors, and connecting families to appropriate resources. Implementing safety interventions and/or services as needed, in collaboration with families and professionals, to keep children safely at home in their communities
Fulfills all mandated reporter requirements, including: Collaboration with ACS staff to report suspected child abuse or neglect and provide relevant information. Regular communication with other school-based staff (e.g., teachers, counselors, nurses) to share concerns and coordinate child safety efforts. Notification to ACS of any elevated risk concerns that warrant an Elevated Risk Conference, ensuring timely intervention for at-risk children and families
Manages a caseload of 12 clients effectively
Maintains accurate documentation (FASP reports, databases)
Prepares reports and participates in program evaluation
Recommends case closure based on guidelines
Participates in case conferences
Conducts frequent and regular casework contact with families, adhering to ACS standards. This includes: At least monthly contact with all children living in the home. For families without a CPS history: at least one home visit every three months, supplemented by contacts at schools or community locations convenient for families. For families with any CPS history: at least monthly home visits
Builds relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
Identifies at-risk families with school teams
Educates school staff about the program and target population
Provides School-Based Early Support services to families for an expected duration averaging 6-12 months. These services are designed to address challenges and promote a healthy family environment that supports children's success in school
May co-plan and execute school-based offerings in collaboration with the School Outreach Liaison to develop programs, identify needs, and integrate with school plans
Keeps stakeholders informed through communication channels
Collaborates effectively with program staff, supervisors, and external partners
Participates in weekly supervision with Program Supervisor to discuss casework, professional development, and program updates
Attends scheduled program meetings to stay informed and contribute to program development and improvement
Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, demonstrating courtesy, respect, and empathy in interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
Presents a professional appearance that aligns with the program's image and fosters trust
Upholds ethical standards and conducts oneself with integrity in all situations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
Minimum of two years of experience working with families and children in a community setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey respect, compassion, and empathy to clients
Exceptional writing skills for clear, concise, and professional documentation, reports, and communication with various stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of relevant databases and case management systems (a plus)
Commitment to cultural competency and anti-oppressive practice
Strong understanding of student support services, including IEPs, 504 plans, and SEL programs
Preferred
Bi-lingual English and Spanish or Haitian Creole
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Paid holidays
Company
CAMBA
CAMBA is an NGO that renders education, youth development, legal, health counseling, family and community support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ross Lorber
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-24
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