Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Case Worker (3154)

EMBRACE FOSTER CARE LLC • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Embrace Foster Care, an ncgCARE partner, is seeking a Foster Care Case Worker to join our team. At Embrace Treatment Foster Care, our mission is to provide foster children with the best chance for a successful future. Through our CARE model, we offer a comprehensive system of support, training, and guidance, empowering foster families to create a nurturing environment for each child’s growth. Join our team and help transform lives by supporting families and children in need! The Foster Care Case Worker plays a vital role in our mission to deliver coordinated, individualized care to our communities. Build Your Purpose. As a Foster Care Case Worker, you will provide: Case Management and Support: 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. Child and Family Supervision: 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. Service Coordination and Continuity: 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. Education and Counseling: 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.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work or a related field (sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling) from an accredited institution, or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field with relevant experience in casework services.
• At least one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families with a master’s degree, or Two years of experience in casework services with a bachelor’s degree in any field.

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.

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, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• 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)
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees