Caseworker - Licensing & Family Support | Davenport, Iowa

Family Resources•Davenport, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Resources is hiring a full-time Foster & Adoption Caseworker - Licensing/Support based at its Davenport, Iowa office. The caseworker works with foster, adoptive, pre-adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families throughout licensing, preparation, placement, and permanency. The role builds relationships with children and caregivers, provides individualized support, helps families access resources, and assists with transitions intended to create safe, stable, and lasting connections. The position includes in-home support and crisis response, collaboration with Health and Human Services, Juvenile Court Services, colleagues, and community partners, and travel throughout Davenport and surrounding communities to meet with families and attend meetings. The caseworker maintains timely documentation and case records using established procedures. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with primarily daytime weekday hours and flexibility to meet client needs. It is a nonexempt, hourly position paying $21.80 per hour, approximately $45,344 per year.

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.
Appropriate auto insurance.
Ability to pass a motor vehicle record background check.
Compassionate, dependable, collaborative, and self-reflective approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Passion for helping children and families thrive.

Responsibilities

Support families through foster and adoption licensing, preparation, home studies, and permanency services.
Develop trusting relationships with children and caregivers and provide individualized support.
Partner with families to identify needs, resources, and strategies for navigating challenges.
Provide in-home support and crisis response to help families maintain stability and prevent disruptions.
Help families access education, training, community resources, and support groups.
Collaborate with Health and Human Services, Juvenile Court Services, Foster & Adoption team members, and community partners.
Help families navigate placement, adoption, guardianship, and other permanency transitions.
Maintain timely documentation, case records, and required information using established procedures.
Travel throughout Davenport and surrounding communities to meet with families, attend meetings, and provide support.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Family Resources covering most of the premium.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Flexible PTO with rollover opportunities.
12 paid holidays.
401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 10%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pet insurance options.
$25 monthly cell phone reimbursement.
$0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
Eight weeks of paid longevity leave after 10 years of full-time employment, without using regular PTO.