KidsPeace

FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER


PayCompetitive
LocationBloomsburg/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 12562

      Position: Foster Care Caseworker

      Program: Pennsylvania Foster Care and Community Programs, [Office]

      KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. The KidsPeace foster care program serves children aged 0-21 in local foster homes. The Caseworker plans, coordinates, and implements the service plans for children on their caseload:

      • Autonomously and independently assist with the placement of children in foster homes; schedule regular, ongoing visits to each assigned foster home to supervise, support, motivate, and reinforce foster parents’ work with the children. Assure the children are safe in the foster home.
      • Act as a child advocate and liaison with other professional service providers in the community and within the KidsPeace organization.
      • Prepare and complete all documentation, reports, and additional file requirements for children and foster parents as per program policy and state mandated regulations.
      • Assist with each child's reunification efforts or the attainment of permanency goals; attend and testify at court reviews.
      • Participate in the on-call rotation with responsibility for independently responding to crisis and emergency placement situations during non-routine business hours.

      The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include:

      • The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization
      • Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance
      • Regular supervision and helpful managers
      • Comprehensive initial and ongoing training
      • Tuition assistance when applicable
      • Opportunity for professional growth
      • Health and 403(b) benefits; generous PTO
      • Travel reimbursement

      Required Qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field
      • 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred
      • Strong communication skills
      • Basic computer skills
      • Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field
      • Must be 21

      Check us out!

      http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/

      http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org

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  • About the company

      KidsPeace gives kids peace through mental health treatment programs, crisis intervention and public education.