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Job DescriptionFTR Case Planner(Brooklyn) Forestdale is a child welfare agency working to enhance family well-being and prevent child maltreatment through parenting, prevention, and foster care services for families in Queens and Brooklyn. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.” Job Summary: Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Case Planner is responsible for working with families who are experiencing circumstances that threaten the safety and well-being of their children. Families that referred to the Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Program are currently experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues which place the children at risk. These identified family member can be either the parents and/or the child. The role of the Family Support Case Planner is to work with families to support, help strengthen and promote healthy growth and development within the family. Major Responsibilities/Activities: • Visit families in their homes, communities or at the agency as indicated by the Phase of Treatment –Initial, Baseline or Stabilization. The visits ranges from a minimum of 3 times per week (Initial Phase of Treatment); or 1 time per week (Baseline Phase of Treatment); or two times a month (Stabilization Phase of Treatment)., • Provide individual, family and group counseling, as needed., • Advocate for clients in their effort to secure services, such as public assistance, health insurance and immigration issues., • Coordinate and maintain contact with workers at the Administration for Children’s Services, • Maintain contact with schools, mental health facilities/therapist and any other service providers., • Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and outside trainings for professional development, • Document all case activity using the systems of record - N.Y.S. Connections and the N.Y.C. PROMIS, • Assist in emergency situations, as needed, • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and governmental regulations, • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related credential from an accredited college or university., • At least1- 2 years of experience in case management, counseling and advocacy services., • Some knowledge of the child welfare system, preferable., • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills., • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule., • Bi-lingual ability preferred. Salary Range: Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr Masters (Bilingual & License) $34.34/hr - $37.09/hr Additional Information: Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

Job DescriptionLittle Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team. Summary Job Description: Performs professional-level casework duties in providing services for children, biological, and foster parents or planning resources under the care of the agency; performs related work as required in providing permanency planning to expedite the safe discharge of children from the foster care system. Performs both field and office work in handling a caseload for the agency. Depending on the area of assignment, the employee may be required to use his or her own vehicle in carrying out field assignments. Work involves gathering information and providing services to meet clients' needs, focusing on permanency planning; dealing with governmental and community agencies; counseling individuals, and transmitting information on cases through the completion of agency and governmental documents. Work is reviewed through conferences with a Casework Supervisor. Principle Responsibilities: • Investigates cases referred to the agency to determine need and proper method of care; interviews the individual, the family, community and governmental agency personnel, and any other resource person who might provide information necessary for a proper psycho-social diagnostic evaluation and the preparation of a treatment plan; works with other divisions of the agency to evaluate the progress of cases and to carry out the treatment plan., • Works with public welfare agencies; the courts, and others to assist individuals with financial, legal, medical, and personal problems., • Attends periodic staff conferences; confers with supervisors weekly and as needed; prepares dictation, reports, and correspondence on assigned cases and maintains records of the status of each case through established channels., • Expected to respond to case emergencies after hours or on weekends., • All progress notes and FASP will be recorded online in Connections by the caseworker., • Every action or event must be recorded by the caseworker no later than 72 hours after the action or event and must be forwarded to the immediate supervisor for review. Actions/events include, but are not limited to: 72 Hour Conference; 30 Day Conference; Birth Parent/Child Contact; Birth Parent/Caseworker Contact; Child Care Worker/Caseworker Contact (RTC); Collateral i.e.: DLS Attorney, Law Guardian, Therapist; ACS Caseworker/Child Contact; Sibling Visit; Caseworker/Discharge Resource Contact-Non Birth Parent; Foster Home Visit; Caseworker/Foster Parent Contact; School Contact; Theme of the Month; Service Plan Review; Court Appearance; Case Conference (Internal or with ACS), • The supervisor must review the progress notes, to determine clarity, no later than 5 days after it was received from the worker. If acceptable, the supervisor will approve the progress note and it becomes final. If the progress note is not clear, the supervisor must meet with the caseworker. The caseworker must make the necessary corrections and return the corrected progress note to the supervisor for further review. The corrections must be submitted to the Supervisor, no later than 3 days after the supervisor requested the corrections. The supervisor must review the corrected progress note no later than 3 days after it is received., • When a caseworker is going on vacation, progress notes for all events must be submitted to supervisor by 5:00 PM, 2 weekdays before vacation begins., • The Director will monitor the timeliness of progress notes and the review process., • Caseworkers, Supervisors, Directors, and Secretaries will attend all mandated trainings regarding case recording., • Supervisors will schedule weekly conferences with caseworkers to specifically discuss each case and to review caseworkers’ interventions Qualifications: • Good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework., • Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the care and treatment of children., • Experience related to services to families and children, preferably medical or child welfare related, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively provide direction and counseling to clients and maintain all required documentation., • Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives, and other individuals and to obtain and verify information needed through interviews and investigation., • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on pertinent regulations and information. Minimum Requirements: • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field (Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology)., • A valid NYS Driver’s License if using personal vehicle or agency vehicle to drive on agency business. Travel Requirements: This position is in Brooklyn, NY with some travel to other boroughs.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Named City and State's Top Place to Work in NY (2025) — Join a mission-driven mental health leader serving 15,000+ clients each month! Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a leader in community mental health, serving over 15,000 clients each month across four locations. We operate the largest mental health clinic in New York State and are committed to innovation and “caring for the community” through both in-person and telehealth services. NYPCC is proud to be certified as a Platinum Bell Seal organization by Mental Health America — the highest distinction for workplace mental health. We were also named one of the Top Places to Work in New York in 2025, reflecting our commitment to supporting, valuing, and investing in our dedicated team through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture. Why Work at NYPCC: • We Pay Down Student Loans, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%, • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, • Annual Rate Increases, • 403B Retirement Plan with Match!, • Continuing Education Opportunities Available, • Amazing Workplace Culture, • NYPCC Health and Wellness EventsJob Description The position of Bilingual Case Manager requires a positive, motivated, compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented individual who is able to work well with a population with pervasive mental health issues. This a very fast-paced and detailed position that ensures that clients are eligible for services with our agency. Responsibilities: • Facilitate a high-volume mental health intake process by managing referrals, enforcing no-show policies, and scheduling intake appointments to ensure the efficient onboarding of new clients., • Verify Medicaid eligibility to ensure that potential clients have proper medical coverage and meet NYPCC criteria for admission., • Conduct an average of 40 to 45 daily interactions with new clients, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport and guide individuals through the intake process., • Play a pivotal role in client and therapist matching following intake completion, including reassignment of caseloads during therapist transitions, leaves, or departures, ensuring seamless continuity of care within a dynamic and fast-paced organizational environment., • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Qualifications, • Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish, • Associate degree in a related field, • 1 year of experience working in a social service or mental health setting is a plus, • 1 year of experience using an EHR system, • MUST have experience working in a very fast paced environment, • MUST be able to follow workflows and multi-task during the course of the day, • MUST be detailed oriented, • Exceptional customer service and communication skills, • Excellent organizational and time management skills, • Problem-solving skills is vital, • and the ability to multi-task with attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and as a team, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, • Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality, • Able to work well in a fast-paced environment, • Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values Additional Information Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. NYPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description PROS Recovery Specialists establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing clinical skills. They may review the individuals psychiatric, medical and other case records and discuss issues with families and other members of the treatment team; complete admission screening; conduct psychosocial assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services; provide individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocate; develop and implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Incumbents advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate treatment/services that their legal and human rights are protected and promote effective and consistent utilization of services and resources. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Interviews individual after a thorough review of the record to construct the psychosocial assessment., • Obtains psychosocial history by interviewing the individual, the family, significant others, and former service providers to formulate clinical recommendations for therapeutic interventions., • Assesses individuals’ treatment needs., • Prioritizes the individual’s treatment needs; assesses impact of treatment on the individual and the family; assesses ability of significant others to assist in the treatment planning process; and involves the individual and significant others in a comprehensive treatment plan; and in some settings, determines which individuals are appropriate for other levels of care., • Participates in the development of a written comprehensive individualized treatment plan that is based on the assessment of the individuals clinical needs; determines need for services and ensures that referrals for ancillary, support and consultative services are noted and made; reviews and updates individual treatment plan according to all applicable guidelines and in response to clinical change; and ensures that arrangements are made and documented for continuation of care well in advance of individuals planned departure., • May identify, coordinate and plan for the individuals’ financial needs., • May identify and provide intervention to individuals in crisis in a range of settings; or provides consultation to others to enable them to appropriately intervene., • Assesses the individual’s readiness for discharge; identifies needed resources; works with consumers/patients, families and providers to link him/her with appropriate resources; may conduct follow-up visits., • Prepares an outline of objectives and conducts sessions according to treatment program schedule., • Meets with assigned group according to treatment schedule., • Conducts specialized groups to meet the needs of target populations:, • Maintains topic-focused discussion., • Provides opportunities for participation., • Ensures that content of group sessions is consistent with objective of treatment plan and meets the needs of the individual members., • Ensures that individual attendance and participation in sessions is documented., • Documents, within required timeframes, the content and results of group counseling or therapy., • Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of assigned group sessions, and based on the evaluation results, makes any changes indicated., • Provides treatment to family or significant others or advocates for such services:, • Reviews and evaluates the involvement of family/significant others in treatment and carries out corrective action as appropriate and/or makes recommendations and/or referrals for needed services such as mental health issues, safe homes for domestic violence, parenting skills, and how to apply for financial assistance., • Takes a lead role in on-going efforts to increase the involvement of family/significant others in treatment program., • Prepares an outline of family program sessions and objectives., • Facilitates family education session according to treatment plan., • May supervise master’s program level students (MSW, MHC, CAT) Meets with staff on caseload and identified issues., • Prepares performance program and discusses these duties with staff; prepares and completes a written performance program according to agency guidelines; monitors and evaluates performance., • Establishes work schedules; monitors time and attendance taking corrective action where necessary; approves and disapproves requests for time off., • Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.), • Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies, • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others New York State approved Limited Permit – Master of Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist, licensed by New York State as a Licensed Master of Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist; current, valid registration certificate.

Job Description Summary: Streetwork Project Lower East Side is an innovative program for homeless youth providing drop-in, crisis shelter, and outreach, utilizing a harm reduction approach. Under this umbrella, Senior Case Managers provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale, and survival sex). Services provided by Senior Case Manager include assessment, case planning, case facilitation and management, counseling, referrals, outreach, crisis transportation, daily living services (food, shower, respite), triage counseling, recreational activities and support groups. The Senior Case Manager also works alongside program leadership in providing input towards program planning to meet the mental health and substance use harm reduction needs around staff development and client services. Senior Case Manager coordinates with Safe Horizon supporting programs and local agencies to provide short- and long-term care necessary to meet the wide range of needs related to homeless adolescents. Responsibilities: • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • Intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance, • Triage counseling, • Mediation for internal conflicts, • Engagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect), • Support Drop-in staff in providing youth access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest), • Provide supportive and crisis intervention counseling utilizing a trauma-based intervention (ARC) for youth with more complex mental health needs and challenges., • Provide trainings on overdose prevention, Narcan, as well as provide syringe exchange and other harm reduction supplies with clients, • Collaborate and coordinate with on-site mental health providers to ensure clients access to care., • Work in collaboration with therapist and Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to help develop treatment plans for youth with special needs experiencing severe mental health challenges, • Provide assistance to SSW in facilitation of clinical group process and debriefs, • Collaborate with SSW in identifying trainings around staff development, • Provide support to Supervising Coordinators and Coordinators in absence of directors around scheduling and oversight of the space., • Serve as an advocate and liaison for clients negotiating the shelter system and other social service programs, • Enrollment of clients for Public Assistance & Food-stamps, • Coordinate with social worker in assessing clients’ eligibility and assist with processing for SSI benefits, • Assist youth in application for Supportive Housing and SSI., • Complete psychosocial reports on youth for Supportive Housing & SOAR screening tools for SSI, • Advocacy on behalf of under 18-year-old clients for Administration for Children’s Services support, • Facilitate self-care and coping and risk reduction support groups, • Provide group led facilitation and conducting of educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, risk reduction, and other topics related to sub-populations of homeless youth, • Conduct outreach to homeless and street involved young people, as assigned, • Assist in community outreach and trainings on harm reduction techniques, including Narcan training; overdose prevention; fentanyl testing, • Escort homeless youth to appropriate services and provide transportation as part of case plan, • Preparation of case records, prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports, • Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone., • Participate at staff trainings, staff meetings and staff group process workshops & case conferencing, • Participate in weekly supervision. Secondary Job Functions: • Petty Cash reconciliation, • Identification of new resources appropriate for population, • Provide wellness and recreational (engagement) activities, • Coordinate services with other Streetwork staff and on-site legal, medical, and psychiatric service providers Interacts with: • All Streetwork program sites and staff, • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan, • All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client Knowledge and Skills Required: • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas, • Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention, • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others, • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skill, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, • Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults, • Understanding of social service systems and how to provide advocacy for clients navigating systems, • Basic knowledge of Supportive Housing and SSI eligibility process, • Ability to complete psychosocial reports and conduct assessments using psychiatric reports Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree, creative arts, liberal studies or any field related to working with youth +2 years’ experience working with youth, or High school diploma or equivalent + minimum of 5 years’ experience working in social service settings with target population. OR, two years of high-quality work at a Streetwork Project site Desirable: • Personal experience with street survival activities (homelessness, gangs, drug economy, sex industry) with three years separation from involvement in these activities. Deep understanding of the relationship between personal experience and professional standards., • Understanding of harm reduction perspective, • Experience working with youth who have Co-occurring Disorders, • At least 1 year working with the homeless youth, or harm reduction, • Bi-lingual Spanish Other: Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Hiring Range: $23.63 to $25 per hour Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center