Case Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Effectively communicate professionally and appropriately both written and verbally to a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a team environment with a diverse group of coworkers, program staff, and foster children/families.
• Ability to self-direct, self-motivate, and demonstrate non-judgmental professional decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and various deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess strong organizational skills and understand the importance of details.
• Ability to handle and manage crisis situations appropriately.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with LCPA standards, HumanKind and HK TFC policies and procedures, and remain up to date on any changes.
• A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR a baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR a doctorate or master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• One year of case management experience, preferably with children and families.
• Complete, pass and maintain all required Background checks and drug test.
• Must be able to response to on-call emergencies within an approved amount of time as determined by Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain thorough documentation including but not limited to: Monthly Notes and Reports, 14 Day Plans, 30 Day Plans, 45 Day Plans, Social Histories, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Reports.
• Assess the needs of foster children, and implement tangible objectives, strategies and services to address all identified needs.
• Completion of home and field visits multiple times a month for each child.
• Attend or coordinate meetings on behalf of foster children and foster families including; FAPT, Court, FPM meetings, Treatment Teams, and VEMAT meetings.
• Supervise visitations between foster children and their birth families, provide transportation for identified services, and make service referrals to various agencies.
• Participation in ongoing trainings required by LCPA standards, HumanKind, and supervisor.
• Participation in all audits, to include internal and external conduct by LCPA Licensing Inspector.
• Use Placement/Matching protocol in the event assistant is needed for placement by the Program Manager.
• Provide ongoing support and training to foster families.

Benefits

• On Call Pay
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance