Foster Care Caseworker

Foster Care Casework
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The expected caseload is approximately 15-25 cases, but may vary according to agency needs and unforeseen circumstances;
• Placement of children (0-21 years of age), case planning, referral to services as needed
• Case documentation, arranging and monitoring visitation, providing community information/education
• Home visits of foster homes to assess safety and needs of children and families
• Participate in court proceedings
• Implement coordinated interventions by linking with other agencies (for example mental health, school and/or medical) and general welfare services
• Maintaining records of children and families, meeting state and agency regulations
• Works within the multidisciplinary team and taking part in associated meetings
• Develops an ISP (Individual Service Plan)
• Provide a full range of emergency/temporary foster care service to foster parents and children (which includes training, crisis intervention services, placement and monitoring, and transportation);
• Occasional on-call hours as directed;
• Interface with all providers for the purpose of planning meetings; developing ISPs and other required documentation
• Prepare monthly progress reports and other reports that are required the various counties and this agency
• Adhere to all program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and foster care program; performs other duties as mutually agreed upon.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an educational, medical or human services field; or
• A bachelor’s degree in another field, or an associate's degree with equivalent experience, namely a minimum of two years working full time with children
• TSS, or early childhood work experience is highly prized
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills; and must have the ability to work with persons from various ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must be able to use a computer to type reports and other required documentation

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Pennsylvania-registered and insured vehicle
• A certificate of Insurance for the vehicle must be provided and updated as renewed to the agency
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver License
• Travel throughout our service area to county offices, courthouses, service providers, families, and medical, dental, vision, and mental health appointments.
• Current Act 33 and State Police & FBI Clearances
• Maintain Cell phone coverage
• On call rotation
• Available to work a flexible schedule including some, but limited evenings and weekends

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation the first year, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays, medical benefits, 401k, 2 paid AFLAC options, mileage reimbursement, Credit Union privileges, paid training/conferences, paid travel expenses and mileage.
• Overtime. Annual raises

LifeSpan Family Services is a 501 c 3, non-profit agency and is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation disability; marital status; familial status; age (40 or over); or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association; or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• New Stanton, PA 15672 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Stanton, PA 15672: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person