Kinship Services Caseworker

BUCKEYE RANCH•Norwood, OH

5d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Kinship Caseworker to join our Shared Services department. The Kinship Service Caseworker is responsible for assessing relatives and non-relatives for both emergency and non-emergency placements, ensuring compliance with DCY regulations, TBR policies, and TBR contracts. This role involves close collaboration with Shared Services, Foster Care teams, TBR staff, and Placement Specialists. Flexibility is essential, as early mornings, evenings, and on-call hours may be required based on program and contract needs. The caseworker also leads outreach efforts to educate the public about foster and kinship care, recruits potential caregivers, organizes events to support and recognize foster parents, and assists caregivers with recertification and home study amendments. Learn about The Buckeye Ranch: For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives. What you’ll do: Provide consistent follow up with every relative/non-relative provider to ensure support. Give resources to relative/non-relative during duration of child's placement. Works with relative/non-relative providers to assist with applying for ODJFS benefits, KPIP program, KSP benefits, and KGAP. Provide availability to any relative/non-relative provider who needs any crisis resources. Ensure timely completion of activity logs on contact with relative/non-relative contacts. Participate in court hearings, if necessary. Collaborate with TBR Foster Care and/or other foster care agencies when appropriate to support kinship caregivers wishing to become licensed as foster caregivers.

Requirements

You have a bachelor's degree in a human service related field.
You have a year of child protective experience.
You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

You are preferably Ohio CORE trained.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent follow up with every relative/non-relative provider to ensure support.
Give resources to relative/non-relative during duration of child's placement.
Works with relative/non-relative providers to assist with applying for ODJFS benefits, KPIP program, KSP benefits, and KGAP.
Provide availability to any relative/non-relative provider who needs any crisis resources.
Ensure timely completion of activity logs on contact with relative/non-relative contacts.
Participate in court hearings, if necessary.
Collaborate with TBR Foster Care and/or other foster care agencies when appropriate to support kinship caregivers wishing to become licensed as foster caregivers.