Foster Care Social Worker

Overview

Who We Are: Founded in 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been a trusted and indispensable community resource for more than 75 years. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including employment training and support, day and residential services, family education and support, treatment foster care, assistive technology, respite services, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals.

Brief Description The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships. Our full-time and part-time employees deliver services in people’s homes, workplaces, day centers, and neighborhoods throughout the community.

At The Arc Baltimore, our Social Workers all have a deep passion for helping children. We are actively recruiting an adept Foster Care Social Worker who will lead the delivery of therapeutic interventions to youth ages 0-21, drive clinical and case management support, consult foster parents, birth families, and work in partnership with the Department of Social Services statewide. This role is a hybrid, field role.

• Engage in child and family intake assessment and initial coordination of services upon entry into the program.
• Maintain a clinical caseload not to exceed 10 children and provide overall support and therapeutic care for these children in collaboration with their foster parents.
• Develop and collaborate quarterly treatment plans with team members.
• Conduct on-going clinical assessment of the child’s progress and needs and provide written documentation of the services needed on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate and advocate for the provision of community services, per the service plan, and provide clinical assistance to community service providers as needed.
• Plan and facilitate periodic meetings to ensure the execution of goals as outlined in the child’s service plan.
• Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families, and biological families in accordance with state regulations and agency policies in an approved electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Maintain regular contact with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and other care providers on the child’s treatment team. Provide quarterly written updates as to the child’s progress.
• Provide consultation and support to foster parents using psycho-education approaches related to trauma informed care, mindfulness, and crisis intervention approaches.
• Provide clinical interventions consistent with cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches, training foster parents on the clinical needs of the child, and as appropriate.

• Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW) and or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Experience working in Human Services.
• Must have solid foundation of clinical skills.
• Excellent oral communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• $500.00 referral bonuses
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer match available after 1 year of service
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term disability plans
• UKG Wallet
• Mileage (Travel) Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Earn individual and group supervision hours towards LCSW-C
• $500 per year towards Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and/or License Renewal
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Training including CPR, Mandt.
• Parking is provided at our work sites
• Opportunities for advancement

The Arc Baltimore provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.