Introduction
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Overview
- City/State: Bronx, New York
- Grant Funded: Yes
- Department: CMO - UBA FTR
- Bargaining Unit: 1199
- Work Shift: Day
- Work Days: MON-FRI
- Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM
- Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS
- Hourly Rate: $32.19
University Behavioral Associates (UBA) at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York is seeking a dedicated and organized bachelors- or masters-level individual with experience in social services to serve as a case planner for the Family Treatment & Rehabilitation specialized preventive program funded by the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS).
Responsibilities
- This community based, family centered program works closely with parents, children, and providers (including ACS) in order to ensure a strong, effective collaboration that supports families in focusing on child safety and well-being.
- Case planners primarily engage with families in the community through home and school visits, and other community based contacts. Case planner duties include working closely with families involved with ACS due to mental health or substance use concerns.
- Families may also have legal involvement.
- The case planner will be responsible for case management, including conducting ongoing in-home assessments of family members, making referrals to appropriate clinical services, monitoring attendance and engagement at mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs, collaborating with families and community agencies (e.g., schools, probation, ACS).
- The case planner will also be responsible for ensuring coordination between families, providers, and the legal system, will participate in weekly individual supervision, and will document treatment efforts consistent with ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines. Evening and/or weekend availability may be required.
Requirements
- The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience with child welfare, mental health issues, and/or substance use concerns, as well as experience working with families and the legal system.
- The preferred candidate will also possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.
