Family Case Planner

About HeartShare

For over 100 years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives. 

Job Summary: The Family Case Planner will work in a child welfare prevention program that utilizes the Solution Based Casework model to stabilize families who have children under the age of 18 that are at risk for placement outside their home.

•  Direct Services are provided to clients via casework, individual, family, and group counseling, as indicated by individual case assessments.
• Assist in Intake and Crisis Intervention. Conduct home visits and attend client-related meetings as needed.
• Develop client assessments and service plans following the model outlined by Improved Outcomes for Children, Family Team Conference, and SBC.
• Monitor and assist in service provision to all program clients as required by program's mandates.
• Maintain current case records and service plans (FASP) for families served utilizing Connections and PROMIS systems.
• Participate in weekly supervision, case conferences and Family Team Conferences as directed by Supervisor and Program Director.
• Provide parent education and other support services utilizing group format as determined by client need.
• Participate in training appropriate to the development of enhanced Social Work skills as required by Children’s Services and HeartShare St Vincent’s Services. Assist in day-to-day operations as required by the Program Director.

• Minimum of bachelor's degree with some child welfare experience. 
• Must be willing to do home visits as this is a Home-Based Program. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to learn the SBC model to partner with families to establish Action Plans and assist them in reaching their goals. 
• The goal of Preventive Services is to stabilize and provide support so that children can remain in their homes.

Benefits 
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Team environment 
• Medical and dental benefits 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.) 
• 403(B) retirement plans 
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit) 
• Employee assistance program 

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.