Caseworker - Licensing/Support - Dubuque & Surrounding Areas

Family Resources•Dubuque, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Caseworker - Licensing/Support in the Foster & Adoption program works to assist families with the process of becoming licensed foster parents and providing support to those foster families. This position will specialize in providing either licensing or supportive services in “high volume” geographic areas of Eastern Iowa. The position will work in a blended role in “low volume” areas of Eastern Iowa (locations could include: Scott, Muscatine, Dubuque, and Des Moines Counties & surrounding areas), providing both licensing and supportive services to foster and adoption families. This position operates under a subcontract with Four Oaks Family and Children Services and is responsible for adhering to all Family Resources and subcontract policies and procedures, including any updates established by either organization, to ensure compliance with the Foster & Adoption contract. This position requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor - Foster & Adoption. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
1 year of related experience.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Vehicle with appropriate auto insurance.
Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.
Reliable transportation.
Proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
2 years of related experience.
Knowledge of the foster care and adoption system.

Responsibilities

Assist families with the process of becoming licensed foster parents.
Provide support to foster families.
Specialize in providing either licensing or supportive services in high volume geographic areas of Eastern Iowa.
Work in a blended role in low volume areas of Eastern Iowa, providing both licensing and supportive services to foster and adoption families.
Adhere to all Family Resources and subcontract policies and procedures, including any updates established by either organization, to ensure compliance with the Foster & Adoption contract.
Carry out responsibilities under the direction of the Supervisor - Foster & Adoption.

Benefits

40-hour work weeks.
Affordable health, dental, vision insurance.
Short-term disability (majority of premium is covered by employer).
Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer).
8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience.
Rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours.
24 hours of personal time.
40 hours of self-care.
Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, 320 hours off to rejuvenate.
12 paid holidays.
401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance.
Pet insurance options.
$25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
$0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Work/Life Balance.
Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer.
Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment.
Manageable workloads.