Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker - Gustavus Adolphus
About The Position
Sagewell Family Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated professional to join its Therapeutic Foster Care team. The Case Worker coordinates placements and services, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides ongoing guidance to youth in foster care and the families who care for them. Working collaboratively with community providers and an interdisciplinary team, the Case Worker helps promote placement stability, strengthen family connections, and support each youth’s well-being. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and non-exempt. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to case needs, and requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule for 24/7 crisis response. Compensation is $22.00–$27.82 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. The position reports to the Foster Care Supervisor.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required. Any exception to the degree requirements requires an approved waiver from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Access to personal transportation.
- A valid driver's license.
- Vehicle insurance meeting New York State requirements.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate intake, screening, and placement of youth referred to the program.
- Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with youth, foster families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records, including Family Assessment and Service Plans (FASPs), court reports, and progress notes.
- Provide ongoing support through scheduled visits, family engagement, and crisis intervention.
- Connect youth and families with community resources and advocate for needed services.
- Participate in team meetings and coordinate care with service providers.
- Provide foster parent training, support, and supervision.
- Assist with program outreach and relationship-building with referral sources.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to support crisis response.
- Follow agency policies, safety procedures, and applicable state requirements, and complete required in-service training.
- Adapt to evolving program needs and related responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical benefits through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), with employer contributions toward eligible individual health insurance premiums.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
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Job Type
Full-time
