3rd Party Reviewer - Broome

Position Summary: The 3rd Party Reviewer evaluates case history and needs to ensure safe progress, service compliance, and a focus on permanency. They are a neutral party responsible for conflict resolution, problem solving, and maintaining objectivity about the process – while staying focused on the best interest of the child, family, and permanency.

• Attend and participate in Service Plan Reviews and Long Stayer Reviews, in a family-centered practice approach, with permanency planning in mind.
• Coordinate schedules and meetings to include key voices. Strive to host face-to-face meetings whenever possible.
• Know case history and dynamics to provide effective case planning guidance.
• Coordinate internal communication and tracking for accountability and collaboration.
• Objectively evaluate Service Plans to ensure local, state, and federal laws and timelines are being adhered to.
• Objectively mediate conflict with creative problem solving.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Knowledgeable about Child Welfare, NYS OCFS, the legal system, and permanency planning.
• Knowledgeable about local and state resources.

• Associate's Degree required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• 2 years of experience in foster care, child welfare, or case management required.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.