IFP Case Worker
About The Position
UCFS is seeking an IFP Case Worker to provide intensive, home-based intervention services to Department of Children and Families (DCF)-referred families. The role aims to prevent out-of-home placement, improve parenting and safety, provide case management interventions, and strengthen positive parent-child relationships. Services include assessing family strengths and needs, developing care plans, and providing direct support in collaboration with DCF. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. UCFS’s hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with hours varying by day and location. The role involves travel within UCFS Healthcare’s IFP service area of Windham County and parts of New London County, estimated at 60–70% of work time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field.
- Three years of experience providing home-based services to DCF families, including work with families with complex needs and varied levels of family functioning, child- and family-serving systems, and diverse populations.
- Valid driver’s license and state-mandated levels of auto liability insurance.
- Eligibility for and completion of CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
- Eligibility for and completion of Mandated Reporters Training within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to continuously access an internet connection with 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds.
- Ability to travel 60–70% within UCFS Healthcare’s IFP service area of Windham County and parts of New London County.
- Knowledge of the cultural, linguistic, or experiential backgrounds of the communities, children, and families served.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially Outlook.
- Ability to use a strength-based, client-centered approach to service delivery.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills across digital, in-person, and verbal correspondence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial phone intake with families referred to the program, collect basic information, and present information to the team for eligibility determination.
- Assess family strengths and needs through home visits and various assessments, and develop a care plan.
- Provide weekly face-to-face direct services, including support, advocacy, referrals, and assistance with positive parenting, safety planning, basic life skills, and identified goals in collaboration with DCF.
- Participate in monthly in-person joint sessions with DCF and the family regarding the established Service Plan, strengths, and challenges.
- Maintain current case records for each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, PIE records, EPIC system documentation, and closing summaries.
Benefits
- Yearly performance merit increases
- Gain Share Program
- Local and online discounts
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contributions
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Decompression spaces
- Paid time off starting at three weeks of vacation, four floating holidays, 10 sick days, and eight federal holidays
- Employee-led committees
- NHSC loan repayment opportunities
- PSLF eligibility
- Career path ladders
- Employer-paid learning and development programs
- Appreciation, education, and team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
