Preventive Case Planner - Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for:

Preventive Case Planners

Location: Oswego County, NY

Earn $26.00/hour

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 16,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Position:

The Preventive Case Planning Program provides support and coordinated treatment provision for children and families to work through high-risk family-identified concerns, learn new skills, and prevent the removal of children. Preventive Case Planners will partner with families directly to ensure children, youth, and families’ needs are met safely. Case Planners facilitate family discussions, achieve consensus on areas of growth, and support action planning to celebrate lasting change. Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community!

How you get to use your skills…

• Engage children, youth, and families in case planning activities to prevent out of home placement/support youth returning home from placement

• Conduct assessments of strengths and needs

• Implement Evidence Based Models of Solution Based Casework and Motivational Interviewing

• Develop and carry out service plans to support youth and families in goal achievement

• Act as an agent of change for high risk families

• Assist children, youth, and families in achieving timely and lasting permanency

• Collaborate with stakeholders and community partners

Schedule: Non-Exempt

• Scheduled hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; however, flexibility is required to meet department and agency needs.

• Rotating on call schedule required

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in the Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice systems

• Experience in the human services field and working with at-risk populations, preferred

• Ability and willingness to work with families in an 'in-home' context

• Ability to understand child development

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively and patiently with others in difficult and/or stressful situations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle with passengers for at least four consecutive hours

• Ability to participate in physical activities with program youth, including running, jumping, bending, and twisting

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

• 120 hours of Vacation

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6%

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work ®

• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist

• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions

• Committed to employee professional development and advancement

• We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

• Large and growing national footprint