Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Children's Aid
Job overview
The Case Planner (Solutions-Based Casework) at Children's Aid supports families by addressing barriers to children's health and safety, aiming to stabilize and strengthen families to reduce future child welfare involvement.
Responsibilities and impact
The Case Planner manages a caseload of about 12 families, conducts safety assessments, develops intervention plans, provides therapy and advocacy, maintains documentation, participates in supervision and training, and collaborates with service providers to support families.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 per year with eligibility for a sign-on bonus; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
A bachelor's degree or bachelor's in social work is required; strong communication, crisis management, engagement skills, and a commitment to strengths-based work with at-risk families are essential; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
Career development
Opportunities include clinical supervision and professional development through trainings, workshops, and certifications in the Solution Based Casework Model.
Work environment and culture
The organization promotes a supportive environment with a strong team culture, values diversity and equal employment opportunity, and fosters collaboration through flexible in-person or hybrid schedules.
Company information
Children's Aid is committed to child welfare and equal employment opportunity, maintaining a harassment-free workplace and compliance with non-discrimination laws.
Team overview
The Case Planner works within a team that values collaboration and professional development, participating in regular supervision and team meetings.
Job location and travel
The position requires a flexible schedule with in-person or hybrid work arrangements to support team collaboration and departmental needs.
Unique job features
This role offers early career social workers a chance to gain broad social work experience in a supportive setting with clinical supervision and a strengths-based framework.
Company overview
Children's Aid is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of children and families in underserved communities. They provide a range of services including education, health care, and social services to help children succeed academically and socially. Founded in 1853, Children's Aid has a long history of advocacy and community support, making a significant impact through programs like early childhood education, after-school activities, and family support services. They generate revenue through donations, grants, and government funding, which allows them to sustain and expand their comprehensive programs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience or education in social work, emphasizing your ability to manage caseloads and conduct safety-focused assessments aligned with the Solution Based Casework model.
Emphasize skills such as family therapy, advocacy, case management, strong communication, crisis response, and your commitment to strengths-based frameworks with at-risk families.
Apply through multiple channels including the Children's Aid corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize visibility.
Connect with current Children's Aid social workers or case planners on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on their commitment to family support or asking about their experience with the SBC model to build rapport and gain insights.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'Solution Based Casework,' 'family therapy,' 'case management,' 'advocacy,' 'client engagement,' and 'documentation compliance' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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