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 caseworker to join our team in helping to enrich the lives of young people placed in foster care. 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 Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) (Required)
AND
Two years of experience in social work (Preferred)

Other Requirements

  • You will possess a valid driver's license and able to travel and transport clients when necessary.
  • You will maintain required state and federal clearances and/or credentials
  • You will function as a highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
  • You will handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands and offer the highest level of customer service and response.

What Will I Do?

  • You will administer case management/support service to each client/family assigned
  • You will participate in all meetings pursuant to entrusted clients/families.
  • You will complete record keeping and reporting responsibilities in a timely manner as necessary for your caseloads.
  • You will develop and maintain liaison relationships with pertinent agencies, schools or professional relating to your client/family caseload.
  • You will connect with clients/families on a regular basis as designated by the supervisor.
  • You will meet with your supervisor on a regular basis.
  • You will perform on-call and office day responsibilities as needed.
  • You will link up with biological families of clients as requested.
  • You will provide consultation and support and will be available for essential client/family crisis interventions.
  • You will represent CONCERN at administrative/judicial reviews when needed.
  • You will communicate closely with all pertinent treatment team members.
  • You will fill out visit forms and arrange for drivers as necessary and appropriate.
  • You will supervise visits as imperative and fitting.
  • You will attend required training.

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

What Will I Get?
Salary
Bachelor's Level
$48,600-$59,400

Master's Level
$52,200-$63,800
*DOE*

Benefits
Medical-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
401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)
Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! (EMPLOYER PAID!) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs!
Generous PTO (Increases with Service Milestones)
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
11 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

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