Child Welfare - Foster Care Specialist

Description

Hybrid position - Combination of office and remote work

$2,000 sign on bonus OR $7,500 sign on bonus if you have CWTI training. Bonus paid after 90 days of employment.

Benefits Package including health insurance, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, life insurance, 401k plan, free Employee Assistance Program, etc. Mileage is reimbursed for driving for this position. Flexible work schedule with remote opportunities available.

Involves case management, assessment of family situations, court appearances, conducting Family Team Meetings, service planning and documentation, report writing and provision with a team approach.

• Exemplifies and adheres to the Agency Values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empowerment.
• Provides direct service to the child(ren)'s legal family, the children and their caregivers that demonstrates functionally specific knowledge/implementation of skills/interventions to fulfill program objectives.
• Provide out-of-office service in clients' homes and/or community settings in non-structured, unpredictable situations.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Document all case related activity in the case file and the State database.
• Participate in foster parent recruitment and retention activities.
• Participate with the Adoption Specialist in preparing the child(ren) for adoption and working with adoptive parents.
• Works on COA related directives for Foster Care.
• A commitment to value diversity in all forms, and to respect, celebrate and promote diversity in our workplace and in the community, including a personal commitment to increase one’s own cultural competencies.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, reference verification, and required child welfare clearances

• Must have excellent clinical and engagement skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand, motivate and/or influence people and an awareness of the importance of cultural difference within service population.
• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public.
• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, organized and detail oriented.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of those served by Family & Children Services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Must be able to transport clients in employee-provided vehicle; must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to visually assess the safety of the environment and the physical well-being of children in the home.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs and enter home environments that may be cluttered or present other physical obstacles.
• This position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, hand and finger usage.

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field required.
• Two (2) years related training/experience in working with families involved in the child welfare system, general understanding of childhood development.
• Communication skills and ability to understand motivate and/or influence people and an awareness of the importance of cultural differences within service populations.
• Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply the Agency’s workplace values:
  • Respect;
    Integrity;
    Service; and Empowerment.
  • Diversity;
    Equity;
    Inclusion; and Belonging.
• Work experience with behavioral health issues is desired.

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and…