Job description

Position: Foster Care Caseworker

Program: Pennsylvania Foster Care and Community Programs, Temple and Reading Offices

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. The KidsPeace foster care program serves children aged 0-21 in local foster homes. The Caseworker plans, coordinates, and implements the service plans for children on their caseload:

· Autonomously and independently assist with the placement of children in foster homes; schedule regular, ongoing visits to each assigned foster home to supervise, support, motivate, and reinforce foster parents’ work with the children. Assure the children are safe in the foster home.

· Act as a child advocate and liaison with other professional service providers in the community and within the KidsPeace organization.

· Prepare and complete all documentation, reports, and additional file requirements for children and foster parents as per program policy and state mandated regulations.

· Assist with each child's reunification efforts or the attainment of permanency goals; attend and testify at court reviews.

· Participate in the on-call rotation with responsibility for independently responding to crisis and emergency placement situations during non-routine business hours.

The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include:

· The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office,

combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization.

· Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance

· Regular supervision and helpful managers

· Comprehensive initial and ongoing training

· Tuition assistance when applicable

· Opportunity for professional growth

· Health and 403(b) benefits; generous PTO

· Travel reimbursement

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or human Services field

· 1-2 year's experience in the child welfare system preferred

· Strong communication skills

· Basic computer skills

· Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field

· Must be 21

KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Temple, PA 19560: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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