CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES·Village of Newark, New York
The Case Manager provides supportive services to families with adopted children or relative guardians, connecting them to essential resources and therapeutic referrals. They conduct in-home and community-based assessments to create client action plans and ensure family stability.
Description We are Hiring!
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes serves Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Yates Counties with quality human service programs and advocating for social justice.
We work with community partners to meet human needs and affect public policy that addresses the needs of all people.
Together we make our community stronger, safer, and more inclusive.
We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Social Work Experience: At least 2 years of related experience Experience in child welfare, adoption and or family court systems. Experience with Community-Based Service and Home Visits preferred
Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
General Description The Case Manager serves families with an adopted child or those that have become guardians of a relative’s child, providing supportive services and connecting families to resources such as parent training, peer support, mentoring, navigation for cross-system needs, therapeutic services referrals, counseling, respite care or other supports to help families address issues as they arise. The Case Manager will exercise casework assessment skills and considerable independent judgment, decision making, and creativity in assisting the individual’s/family’s personal growth and development while enhancing the stability of their social network.
Identify innovative means of outreach to parents, courts, law community and other key partners. Provide in-home, community, or in-office skills training to parents that include appropriate methods of discipline, coping, communication skills, and child development; in addition to household financial management skills, transition management, post trauma care and more. Provide outreach in the community to address trends, community needs and to maintain up to date information regarding successes, participation, family stability and general community knowledge/awareness information. Maintain statistical information and complete reporting as necessary. Complete intakes, determine eligibility, review individual’s cases, assess situation and make appropriate referrals to contact agencies, community resources and inter agency departments as needed. Completes strength based assessments and needs analysis with individual/family. In collaboration with client(s), create client action plans, conduct case reviews and participate in client- based meetings. Establish and maintain contact with other community services to improve ability to link clients when necessary. Stay up-to-date on community resources and services that can benefit parents and children in the program. Conduct follow up with clients to assure progress with goal plans. Participate in staff meetings and other agency-related meetings/events. Participate in agency’s strategic planning efforts. Complete required agency and program reports in a timely manner. Perform other related duties as required/requested.
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific abilities required by this job include; Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles. Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach. Climb up or down stairs. Able to reach above or below shoulders. Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions. Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.
Join us and help make a positive impact on our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
Market context
In New York, permanency-focused case management roles are typically in steady demand because agencies need staff who can coordinate services, document progress, and work across child welfare and family court systems. This role is competitive for candidates with a social work or social sciences degree, related experience, and the ability to travel regionally with a valid NYS driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight family court or child welfare experience and your readiness for field-based work.