Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Case Worker (4084)

EMBRACE FOSTER CARE LLC•Norfolk, VA

9d•$47,650 - $61,187•Onsite

About The Position

Embrace Treatment Foster Care, an ncgCARE partner, is seeking a Foster Care Case Worker to join their team. The mission is to provide foster children with the best chance for a successful future through a CARE model offering support, training, and guidance to empower foster families. The Foster Care Case Worker plays a vital role in delivering coordinated, individualized care to the community by providing case management and support, child and family supervision, service coordination and continuity, and education and counseling.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work or a related field (sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling) from an accredited institution with at least one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field with relevant experience in casework services or at least two years of experience in casework services with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Placement within the salary range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews with children and families, and complete detailed home studies.
Develop individualized treatment and service plans that address each child’s unique needs.
Provide counseling and guidance to children and families throughout placement or discharge.
Oversee children in foster, resource, and adoptive homes, as well as independent living arrangements.
Perform regular assessments to determine the child’s needs for medical, psychosocial, educational, and nutritional services.
Link children to appropriate services, minimizing barriers to care and coordinating with other agencies to ensure comprehensive service access.
Assist in arranging referrals for medical, remedial, and dental services as outlined in each child’s treatment plan.
Monitor the ongoing progress of each case, evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and collaborating with involved parties, including family assessment teams.
Build a supportive, trusting relationship with the child, promoting growth and well-being in alignment with the service plan.
Educate children and families on available resources and work closely with team members to prepare comprehensive case plans.
Conduct interviews, home studies, and assessments for children and foster families.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment and service plans for each child.
Coordinate medical, educational, counseling, and community support services.
Maintain regular communication with families, foster homes, and partner agencies to track progress and ensure quality care.

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
Advancement and Career Development Opportunities