FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER

Kids Peace Mesabi Academies • Harrisburg, PA

53d

About The Position

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. The KidsPeace foster care program serves children aged 0-21 in local foster homes. The Caseworker plans, coordinates, and implements the service plans for children on their caseload: Autonomously and independently assist with the placement of children in foster homes; schedule regular, ongoing visits to each assigned foster home to supervise, support, motivate, and reinforce foster parents' work with the children. Assure the children are safe in the foster home. Act as a child advocate and liaison with other professional service providers in the community and within the KidsPeace organization. Prepare and complete all documentation, reports, and additional file requirements for children and foster parents as per program policy and state mandated regulations. Assist with each child's reunification efforts or the attainment of permanency goals; attend and testify at court reviews. Participate in the on-call rotation with responsibility for independently responding to crisis and emergency placement situations during non-routine business hours. The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include: The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance Regular supervision and helpful managers Comprehensive initial and ongoing training Tuition assistance when applicable Opportunity for professional growth Health and 403(b) benefits; generous PTO Travel reimbursement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field
• 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field
• Must be 21

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the placement of children in foster homes
• Schedule regular visits to foster homes to supervise and support foster parents
• Assure the children are safe in the foster home
• Act as a child advocate and liaison with service providers
• Prepare documentation and reports for children and foster parents
• Assist with reunification efforts and permanency goals
• Attend and testify at court reviews
• Participate in the on-call rotation for crisis and emergency placement situations

Benefits

• The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization
• Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance
• Regular supervision and helpful managers
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing training
• Tuition assistance when applicable
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Health and 403(b) benefits; generous PTO
• Travel reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees