What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Social Worker position at The Children s Choice?
Join our team at Children's Choice, Inc. and make an impact in your community. We believe that social services is a ministry, and we stand behind our principles to help our Social Workers succeed. If you are willing to make the commitment to help our families thrive, we believe YOU can make a lasting difference!
JOB: Foster Care Social Worker
LOCATION: Philadelphia and Delco
BENEFITS:
- Warm and professional work environment
- 14 paid holidays per year
- PTO (paid time off) awarded on first day of hire and additional PTO awarded at two years of employment
- Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Development/Continuing Educational Credits Assistance
- 401-K
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree Social Work or related field
- At least 1 consecutive year of child welfare experience
- Experience working with children and families in social services context preferred
- Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Maintain a caseload of resource families as assigned by the Program Coordinator/State Director
- Inform resource families about the mission statement, core values, policies and procedures of Children’s Choice
- Schedule and complete quarterly, semi-annual and annual re-evaluations
- Discuss and develop parenting techniques as well as an understanding of how foster children will be incorporated into families
- Assess the family’s suitability as a Children’s Choice resource family and complete written evaluations on each family
- Meet monthly with licensed families, ensuring compliance with state and contract regulations
- Report immediately all cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, followed by a written report within 48 hours
- Attend court hearings and service plan sessions
- Identify training goals and ensure resource parents receive appropriate training
To APPLY and learn more about Children's Choice, visit our website: http://www.childrenschoice.org/
Salary : $48,500 - $61,400
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