Established in 1960 PRFI is a non profit agency serving the community in areas like child welfare, mental health and education. At the present PRFI does have openings for its preventive services programs in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Job Description
Job Title: Case Planner


Position Objective:
To provide social services to families including case planning, advocacy and crisis intervention. Avoid foster care placement and or re-entry in the system.
Essential Functions:
Conduct intakes.

Assess risks and develop case plans along with family participation.
Assessment of clients, their families and existing informal and formal supports.
Conduct home visits and office visits.
Conduct field visits to any other locations relevant to assist families ( schools, mental health ).

Assist families maintain medical, financial, educational and social resources.
Facilitate groups.
Facilitate referrals to other providers and monitor utilization of services.

Requests and secures supportive documentation in a timely manner.
Conducts on going assessment on service plan goals and integrates any new developments in the course of services.

Facilitates Family Team Conferences for all six months FASP.

Complete recordings and FASPS within the time frames set by agency and funding source.
Knowledge of ACS policies and procedures
Position Requirements:
Education: BSW
Previous child care welfare experience preferred not required
Bilingual Spanish a plus.
Strong computer, communication skills, verbal and written.