Case Worker-Foster Care & Adoption

Children and Families First Delaware Inc•Dover, DE

About The Position

Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, collateral contacts, and other services to birth families, resource parents, and children or youth who have joined resource families. The work includes both Foster Care and Adoption case work. Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures. Testify at court hearings as necessary and complete court reports and updates. Participate in peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as appropriate. Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community. Plan, design, and present educational programs as appropriate, and participate in training for foster care and adoption parents. Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity. The position is based in Dover and requires state-wide travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related degree.
Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences among the agency’s service population.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Strong engagement skills.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license that meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the field.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, collateral contacts, and other services to birth families, resource parents, and children/youth in resource families.
Provide Foster Care and Adoption case work.
Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
Testify at court hearings as necessary.
Complete necessary court reports and court updates.
Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as appropriate.
Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
Plan, design, and present educational programs as appropriate.
Participate in training for foster care/adoption parents.
Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.