Caseworker - Foster Care (full time)

LOCATION: 77 Shoe House Road York, PA 17406

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs; Program Supervisor

COMPENSATION: $21.63/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures, and protocols in a professional and ethical manner
• Provide case management and advocacy services including placement supervision, support, guidance, and interventions for program youth, their families, and resource families
• Perform Resource Home Visits and Safety Checks at least every other week but more frequently as outlined in the ISP
• Transport clients as needed in the absence of an available Transportation Aide
• Attend court hearings, ISP meetings, team meetings, and case reviews as scheduled
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled training experiences
• Receive referrals made to the program and assist with determining appropriate resource family matches
• Prepare and complete required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner, maintain files and records, and perform other required administrative tasks as assigned
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the referral providers, inter-agency members, resource families, and the community
• Attend regular supervision with immediate supervisor
• Maintain adoption units when needed and as assigned
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Program Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Ability to intermittently stand and sit
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required
• Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English
• Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English
• Ability to provide vehicular transportation of clients
• Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment
• Maintains a flexible schedule for appointments and on-call duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Successful completion of Caseworker orientation or 1 year of caseworker experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 21 years of age or older
• All required clearances
• Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population