Resource Parent Support Worker
About The Position
The Resource Parent Support Worker is responsible for providing support services to foster, kinship, and resource families through certification, recertification, case management, crisis intervention, placement support, and ongoing monitoring activities. This position assists caregivers in maintaining compliance with child welfare regulations and supports children and families through service coordination and resource development. This position contributes to ASCI’s mission by strengthening resource families, promoting placement stability, and supporting safe, nurturing environments for children in care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field
- Minimum of one (1) year of direct experience working with children and families in a child-related field
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of child welfare practices and foster care systems
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania child welfare regulations and standards
- Strong case management and documentation skills
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, resource parents, and service providers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic case management systems
- Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI Clearances
- TB Test & Physical
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
- Registered and insured vehicle with proof of insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience in foster care, kinship care, child welfare, or family support services
Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of emergency and temporary foster care support services to foster and resource parents
- Participate in the agency on-call rotation and provide crisis intervention services as needed
- Conduct certification and recertification activities for kinship and foster parents
- Complete assessments and monitoring activities for foster, kinship, and resource homes
- Maintain assigned caseloads in accordance with agency standards
- Maintain an additional caseload of General Foster Care (GFC) cases in agency-partnered counties
- Assist with placement activities and provide support to children and caregivers during placement transitions
- Ensure resource families remain in compliance with Pennsylvania child welfare regulations and agency requirements
- Interface with service providers to coordinate services and participate in goal-planning and service-planning meetings
- Prepare monthly progress reports, service plans, and other documentation required by DHS, CUA, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and the agency
- Transport children as required to support service delivery and placement needs
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements
- Adhere to all agency and program policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
