Caseworker - Licensing/Support

Family Resources•Clinton, IA

2d•Onsite

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 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.
Live our values.
Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the communities we live in.
Engage in self-reflection for personal growth.
Are self-advocates.
Balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs.
Have some humility and know that no one person has all the answers.
Be Patient.
Values feedback.
Can work as part of a team and move work forward independently.
Draw on both lived experience and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their job duties.

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 (locations could include: Scott, Muscatine, Dubuque, and Des Moines Counties & surrounding areas), 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, plus a 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, we pay you to take 320 hours off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options.
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).
Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment.
Manageable workloads.