MFC CHILD PLACEMENT WORKER

The Foster Child Placement Worker shall be responsible for :

1. Assessing, developing, and executing a plan to achieve permanence for the child

including return to the family, adoptions, transfer of custody, independent living, or

• other alternative plans;

2. Providing services to a caseload of children removed from their homes by court order,

voluntary surrender, or voluntary placement agreement and placed in a foster home or

a more restrictive setting

3. Overseeing the placement to ensure the child's well-being, assessing the probability of

return, and planning for the child's permanence

4. Participating in the implementing Methodist Foster Care's recruitment plan for

certifying perspective foster families

5. Preparing and conducting extensive orientation and training for potential foster and

adoptive homes

6. Examining and evaluating information gathered about families, housing and

environment in relation to provider criteria and licensing regulation for certification of perspective foster homes

7. Completing home studies

8. Upon completion of written home studies, recommending approval or denial of

certification for perspective foster homes based on a combined evaluation and

assessment process

9. Re-evaluating for continued annual re-certification for foster homes.

10. Developing and implementing corrective action plans to correct deficiencies

11. Maintaining a listing of all foster homes in area and recommending appropriate

resources to workers placing children. In addition, for Therapeutic Foster Families :

12. Having the first face-to-face visit with a child and therapeutic foster care parent on the

Having another face-to-face visit with the therapeutic foster parent or child within 10

13. Having telephone contact, on a weekly basis with at least one of the specialized foster

14. Visiting a therapeutic foster care parent a minimum of two times a month with at least

15. Visiting the foster child face-to-face in the foster home without the foster parent being

present a minimum of two times a month with at least one visit in the therapeutic

foster care home and one visit outside the foster home

16. Carrying a caseload of not more than 12 therapeutic foster care children, taking into

account the required responsibilities other than the case management of a child in

foster care; the additional support, contact, and preparation needed by a therapeutic

foster care home, due to the extent of the needs of the child served; and the intensity

of services provided to the child and the child's family

17. Conduct a quarterly case consultation, which includes the participation of the foster

parents; the child's Foster Child Placement Worker, any Foster Child Placement Worker

Assistants who have participated in car), the Foster Care Supervisor, the child and the

child's family of origin, to the extent possible

18. Identifying the support needed by the foster family, including a plan for respite care

19. Recommending and preparing an aftercare plan for a child, prior to discharge from

therapeutic foster care, to ensure a successful transition

20. Documenting quarterly case consultations and revisions to foster children's service

plans as determined by the case consultations.

21. Performing other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

The Foster Child Placement Worker shall meet the following qualifications :

1. Must have a fundamental love for others and a desire to be an agent for change in their

lives.

2. Must have empathy for others and practice the Golden Rule in relationships.

3. Must be an active, eager learner and willing to try new methods.

4. Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity and integrity for agency wide leadership role.

5. Must possess strong leadership skills to promote staff unity, staff morale and

cooperative relationships among various agency departments.

6. Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or any bachelor's degree

plus one year of social service experience; and

i. a child placement worker located in a branch office apart from the supervisor of

placement services shall have a master's degree from an accredited school of social

work; and

ii. in providers where the child placement staff is comprised of one placement

worker, this person shall meet the qualifications of the supervisor of placement

services.

7. Must have demonstrated an appreciation for the value of maintaining a culturally

diverse staff, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff and the

ability to communicate effectively with all staff members.

8. Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in

their lives.

9. Must possess a sense of personal authority, maturity and integrity for leadership role

with staff and youth.

10. Must have strong verbal and social skills for use with youth and staff.

11. Must be committed to the protection of confidential information, records and reports.

12. Must have a strong work ethic and be willing to commit to significant job

responsibilities.

13. Must have excellent organizational and leadership skills and possess imaginative and

creative skills.

14. Must be able to function in many different roles and participate effectively in the life of

Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services.

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Time on Duty : To be arranged so as best to accomplish the work to be done.

Salary : As provided for in the agency's current Annual Budget.

Benefits : As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended

to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.