FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER

Company: KidsPeace
Location: Reading
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

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
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