Social Worker - Treatment Foster Care

St Charles Youth And Family Services • Milwaukee, WI

383d • Remote

About The Position

The Social Worker for Treatment Foster Care at St. Charles Youth and Family Services is responsible for providing in-home counseling services to children in treatment foster care and their foster families. This role involves ongoing case support, coordination, and advocacy to ensure a safe and stable environment for children in out-of-home care, while ensuring compliance with state licensing standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required; Master's preferred.
• If Bachelor's degree, at least three years' experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments.
• If Master's, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements.
• Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred.
• Experience with SED clients preferred.
• Ability to display cultural competence and respond effectively to diverse populations.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms.
• Ability to express self verbally and in written formats.
• Valid Wisconsin Regular Driver's License, clear of major moving violations.
• Ability to provide proof of personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Group facilitation experience a plus.
• Ability to work cooperatively using a team approach.
• Ability to assess and plan for permanency placements for foster children.
• Ability to assist foster parents, biological parents, and child in obtaining reunification whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches.
• Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes.
• Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parents to ensure compliance with licensing standards.
• Completes applicable reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides in-home support consultation, one-to-one training, counseling, and support services at minimum bi-weekly.
• Crisis intervention as needed.
• Supports the goals of the agency mission.
• Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review.
• Assists in training and facilitating sessions and support groups with TFC parents and respite providers.
• Attends and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings, and represents the agency professionally.
• Provides discharge planning and aftercare services for the child in care.
• Facilitates TFC treatment planning and reviews.
• Maintains client/parent records as mandated by DCF 56 and agency protocols.
• Provides referrals and advocates for child and foster parent as needed.
• Writes reports related to child's treatment, including court reports, client assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with child's treatment providers and other professionals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree