Foster Care Caseworker

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

We are searching for a full time foster care case manager to join our team in helping to enrich the lives of others. In the rewarding career you will be reporting to the social services clinical director or region director while serving as the liaison between foster families, legal parents, county agencies, the court system and other stakeholders to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of all clients placed in CONCERN foster homes.

What Do I Need?
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Level
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) (Required)
AND
Two years of experience in social work (Preferred)

Master’s Level
Master’s Degree in Social Work and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) (Required)
AND
Two years of experience in social work (Preferred)

Other Requirements

• You will maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• You will maintain all required clearances
• You will be able to successfully use typical office equipment
• You will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

What Will I Do?

• You will help clients by assessing needs, assisting in home placements, listening to concerns, evoking motivation to change, solving problems and relaying information.
• You will provide on-call and office case management/support services to children and foster families for routine and crisis situations.
• You will perform assessment of safety checks and home visits with children placed in CONCERN foster homes on a regular basis and participate in all service delivery team meetings regarding children and families.
• You will handle foster parent inquiry calls and referrals and assist in placing children in appropriate foster homes.
• You will develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all team members including but not limited to foster parents, county workers, supervisors, school personnel, medical providers, therapists, and legal parents/guardians.
• You will take part in court hearings and medical/behavioral health appointments and facilitate foster family training.
• You will meet with the social services supervisor on a regular basis and participate in required and suggested staff training.
• You will attend community and foster care recruitment events and solicit, process and distribute donations.
• You will transport clients and supervise visits with the biological/legal family.
• You will complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Hours of Work
You will create your 8 hour schedule around your caseload
Some evenings may be required

What Will I Get?
Salary
$48,600-$60,000 / year
*DOE*

Benefits
Medical (3 plans to choose from) – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days Dental – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Vision (Agency Paid) – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Flexible Spending Account
Generous PTO (Increases with Service Milestones)
401k w/ Agency match
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday)
Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
Short-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Long-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Life & AD&D Insurance (Agency Paid)

What Happens Next?
After you apply, a member of the hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If determined you are a good match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,600.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $48,600 - $60,000