Social Worker/Case Worker

Company Overview
Advantage Family Outreach and Foster Care (AFOFC) is a CARF-accredited, Title IV-E-approved foster care agency dedicated to supporting children and families across diverse communities. We are committed to providing safe, stable, and nurturing foster care environments that promote healing and growth.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker / Case Worker to provide comprehensive case management for foster youth, caregivers, and families in a multicultural setting. This role plays a vital part in coordinating care, promoting permanency, and ensuring compliance with agency and state standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to advocacy, a solid understanding of social work principles, and the ability to navigate complex systems such as child welfare and behavioral health to support clients through life’s most critical moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of foster care placements, providing trauma-informed case management in alignment with Ohio DCY and AFOFC guidelines
• Conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and support youth, caregivers, and families through in-home visits and permanency planning
• Collaborate with schools, therapists, courts, and other service providers as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Accurately document case activities in electronic and paper records within required timeframes
• Prepare legal documentation and attend court hearings, case conferences, and permanency reviews as needed
• Provide 24/7 on-call crisis response and support to care providers
• Ensure licensing and regulatory compliance and conduct investigations as needed
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for current and prospective foster parents
• Promote cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach in all interactions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements
• Ability to pass varying background checks, including state and federal checks
• Knowledge of child welfare systems, foster care, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health practices
• Understanding of child development, behavior management, and the unique needs of foster youth and caregivers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse populations
• Proficient in documentation, time management, and organizational tasks
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call crisis support on a rotating basis

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in foster care, child protective services, or community mental health
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in foster care licensing
• Familiarity with Ohio DCY standards and documentation systems
• Familiarity with community resources related to childcare, housing assistance, and healthcare services

Why Join Us
At AFOFC, we believe in building strong, supportive relationships—with our clients, our team, and our community. You'll gain the opportunity to grow professionally, work alongside passionate colleagues, and make a lasting impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LSW (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mansfield, OH 44906 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mansfield, OH 44906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mansfield, OH 44906

Salary : $37,000 - $48,000