Foster & Adoption Caseworker - Licensing/Support | From Licensing to Lifelong Connections

Family Resources • Davenport, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Caseworker - Licensing/Support works in Family Resources’ Foster & Adoption program to help families become licensed foster parents and to support foster families. In high-volume areas of Eastern Iowa, the position specializes in either licensing or supportive services. In lower-volume areas, including locations that may include Scott, Muscatine, Dubuque, and Des Moines Counties and surrounding areas, the role provides both licensing and supportive services to foster and adoption families.

The role operates under a subcontract with Four Oaks Family and Children Services and must follow Family Resources and subcontract policies and procedures, including updates, to ensure compliance with the Foster & Adoption contract. The position is based in the Davenport office and serves Davenport and surrounding areas. It requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. Duties are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor - Foster & Adoption.

This is a full-time, nonexempt hourly position, typically reflecting a 40-hour work week. Hours are primarily daytime weekdays, with flexibility to meet client needs; the schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The listed pay is $21.80 per hour, estimated at $45,344 per year. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Reliable transportation and a vehicle with appropriate auto insurance; proof of auto insurance is required.
• Must pass the motor vehicle record background check.
• Flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with the process of becoming licensed foster parents.
• Provide support to foster families.
• Specialize in either licensing or supportive services in high-volume geographic areas of Eastern Iowa.
• Provide both licensing and supportive services to foster and adoption families in low-volume areas.
• Follow Family Resources and subcontract policies and procedures, including updates, to ensure compliance with the Foster & Adoption contract.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability, with the employer covering most of the premium.
• Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the employer.
• Flexible paid time off, including PTO rollover opportunities.
• Longevity leave: after 10 years of full-time employment, eight weeks off without using paid time off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 50% matching up to 10%, plus financial planning guidance.
• Pet insurance options.
• $25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
• $0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer qualification.
• Efficient, inclusive, flexible, and trauma-informed work environment.
• Manageable workloads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level