We seek applicants with prior experience in child welfare – preventive, protective, foster care, etc. as well as excellent psycho-social assessment skills in family dynamics; permanency planning; physical/mental health, behavioral and psychological issues; leaning disabilities; developmental delays; Early Intervention; Special Education programming and IEP’s, etc. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

CASE MANAGERS:
1 - must be comfortable making home and field visits to clients in diverse, multi-cultural communities (primarily in Brooklyn), making familiarity with community services a plus.
2- assess services needed; refer, link and assist to negotiate systems, community–based programs, entitlements and resources (i.e., domestic violence, parenting skills, anger management, housing, mental health, medical, educational, etc.).
3- attend court hearings; agency case conferences, school meetings;consult with attorneys; escort clients to appointments as needed, etc.
4- follow-up to monitor attendance, compliance and completion of mandated services and submit timely summaries.
5- must be reliable self-starters, able to work independently and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent interviewing, communication and writing skills are necessary.

Position pays $15 per hour (no employee benefits). Positions open only to applicants with flexible schedules permitting daytime/evening/weekend availability of about 20 hours a week (and not currently employed elsewhere full time). (Current employees of NYC Children’s Services or child welfare contracted agencies not eligible.)

Other Information About This Job:
Please submit (1) resume/curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter addressing education, experience and availability (3) 1 page writing sample of home visit to hypothetical family to include assessment of child and parent service needs, projected plan of action and follow-up. Fax to 718-246-1919 or email to DANDREWSCSW@aol.com.