Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker-Mason City
About The Position
Four Oaks is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resourceful Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker to support adoptive, pre-adoptive, kinship, and subsidized guardianship families throughout their permanency journeys. The role provides guidance, resources, and ongoing support before and after permanency is established, helping strengthen family relationships, promote stability, and support children in safe, supportive homes. The caseworker partners with families to identify needs, develop individualized support plans, respond to crises, and connect families with community resources and supportive groups. The position also coordinates with agency and community stakeholders, supports transitions and adoption-related education, documents services, and assists with home studies and other permanency services. Travel to family homes, meetings, trainings, and support-group activities is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
- One year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of foster care and adoption systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support to pre-adoptive, post-adoptive, kinship, and subsidized guardianship families to maintain stability and prevent placement disruptions.
- Build trusting relationships with children and caregivers and provide guidance, encouragement, and support.
- Partner with families to develop individualized support plans covering needs, resources, and strategies for challenges or crises.
- Provide in-home crisis response to help maintain safety and prevent placement disruptions.
- Develop and maintain adoption support groups with Four Oaks team members and community partners.
- Collaborate with RRTS Caseworkers, HHS, Juvenile Court Services, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and support.
- Participate in in-person transition meetings with RRTS Caseworkers.
- Assist with adoption-related training and educational opportunities for families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of family contacts, support services, and required information using CareMatch and established procedures.
- Assist with initial home studies and other RRTS responsibilities as needed.
- Travel to family homes, stakeholder meetings, trainings, and support-group activities.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
Benefits
- Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
