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Department: | Long Term Foster Care |
Reports To | Program Supervisor |
Location:Â | New York, NYÂ |
Employment Type | Full-Time |
Start Date | Immediate |
About Us
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
Role Overview
The LTFC Case Manager oversees the minor's case, service delivery, concurrent planning and reunification process. The LTFC Case Manager acts as the liaison between the program and all stakeholders involved in the child’s case. This role also ensures holistic support with the child’s treatment team as the minor continues in the existing placement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive case management services in compliance with all Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and program requirements from admission through discharge.
- Complete intake assessments, orientations, foster home visits, safety and well-being assessments, and ongoing case planning to support each youth's successful placement and progress.
- Coordinate medical, educational, behavioral health, legal, and community-based services while maintaining regular communication with service providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitate family reunification by engaging sponsors, collaborating with the Division of Sponsor Administration (DSA), and managing all required documentation and approval processes.
- Monitor immigration court requirements and collaborate with legal service providers to support timely submission of documentation related to immigration relief.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation in MyEvolv (EHR), the UC Portal, and other required systems, ensuring compliance with ORR and OCFS standards.
- Prepare, redact, organize, and submit case records, discharge documentation, record requests, CA/N background check requests, and other administrative reports as required.
- Collaborate closely with foster families, clinical, medical, educational, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for every youth.
- Transport youth, when needed, to medical appointments, court appearances, educational programs, family reunification meetings, and other program-related activities.
- Participate in an on-call schedule that may include evening and weekend hours while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and youth-centered service delivery.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in a Human Services field.
- Prior Case Management experience required.
- Knowledge of child welfare and immigration related legislationÂ
- Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills are essentialÂ
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of ConnectionsÂ
- Bilingual (English/Spanish )
Work Environment
This role requires four in-office days and one remote day per week, with flexibility for after-hours, weekends, and holiday support as needed. The position involves collaboration with multiple teams, fieldwork, and travel for foster home visits to assess adjustment and safety of the child in their home environment.Â
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. The position operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility for after-hours, weekends, and holiday support as needed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary structure
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matchÂ
- PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
- Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)
Additional Requirements
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
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