Community Maternity Services (CMS), is an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany. CMS is a non-profit agency that has been serving the Capital Region for 50 years. CMS provides family-oriented and community-based programs through individualized social services and community education programs. We offer a continuum of care for adolescents, young parents and their children.
CMS is currently hiring a CASE PLANNER to work in our PREVENTION PROGRAM. The Prevention Case Planner will work with families in Albany County with children at risk of foster care placement.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Provide case management, safety assessment, home-based parent education, service plan related transportation and crisis intervention for parents and children at risk of foster care involvement as well as families whose children are in foster care and planning for their return home.
Prevention Case Planner Minimum Salary: $19.00/hour
Prevention Case Planner Maximum Salary: $21.00/hour
Prevention Case Planner: full-time and requires flexible scheduling. On-call responsibilities apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimally a Bachelor's Degree
- Valid NYS Driver's license and vehicle in good working order
- Strong oral and written communication skills; organizational skills; computer skills
- Experience working in the child welfare field
- Be able to walk up and down stairs, lift/carry up to 40 lbs., sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and demonstrate a full range of motion
BENEFITS:
· Health/Dental/Life Insurance
· Retirement planning options
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Generous Paid Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
· Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
· Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
· Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- child welfare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person