Foster Care Case Worker
HopeTree Family Services
Salem, VA
Full-time
Other
Posted on September 14, 2020
Foster Care Case Worker
Salem, VA
HopeTree Family Services has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Foster Care Case Worker.
Responsibilities:
- Provides case management services to youth placed in foster care and their certified provider families
- Responsible for case coordination for youth on their case load, inclusive of developing and implementing child specific treatment plans to address the comprehensive needs of the youth
- Responsible for facilitating face to face contact in the provider home and community
- Responsible for providing training, support and guidance to provider families, to support the implementation of the youth's treatment plan and foster care service plan
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining the youth's record in accordance with LCPA, CARRF & HTFS standards and policies
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in social work 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 a Bachelor's degree with appropriate education and experience
- Must demonstrate the emotional maturity and ability to deal effectively with social, psychological and emotional problems of children in foster home settings
- Must demonstrate the leadership, knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out program goals and objectives
- Knowledge of family systems, community resources, adolescent behaviors and mental health issues
- Must demonstrate the ability to represent the Agency in the community in a positive manner
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have acceptable driving record
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- LTD
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Option for Voluntary Insurances
- Paid Time Off
EOE