Child Welfare Case Worker

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Education and Training Benefits

Employee Wellness Benefits

Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday

Mileage Reimbursement

Agency vehicle access

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc seeks a Counselor I to provide assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family-focused services. The role requires flexible scheduling, on-call rotations, and strong engagement with clients and families.

The position involves maintaining thorough documentation, testifying in court when needed, and collaborating with community stakeholders to support client safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field with 2-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in human services or related field with 2-3 years of related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals.
• Carry and manage up to 15 cases.
• Conduct initial intake with client and family/guardian.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and ongoing engagement with clients and families.
• Maintain timely documentation in agency systems and records.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Transport clients as needed using agency vehicles.
• Participate in supervision, case consultations, and staff committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in social services

2-3 years related experience

Job description

Description

The Counselor I is responsible for providing assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family focused support services. The Counselor I maintains a flexible, organized and efficient work schedule and is subject to work more than a normal work day and be on-call to facilitate program services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices.


• Carry and manage up to 15 cases.


• Conduct initial intake with client and family/guardian.


• Provide home based services (ie. assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral) to clients and families.


• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families through ongoing engagement strategies.


• Provide after hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis.


• Testify at court hearings as necessary.


• Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and case consultation as appropriate.


• Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency, community, and key stakeholders.


• Maintain timely documentation in agency database system (ie. assessments, service plans, safety plans, case notes, discharge plans) and other required records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Plan, design, and present educational programs as appropriate.


• Supervise students as assigned.


• Participation in the PQ Process.


• Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.


• Transport clients as needed utilizing company vehicles.


• Serve on staff committees as assigned and/or approved.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related degree with 2-3 years of related experience, preferred, Associate's degree in human services or related degree with 2-3 years of related experience, required.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance


• 401 (k) plan with matching


• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Education and Training Benefits, such as tuition assistance, clinical licensure assistance


• Perk's Plus, Employee Wellness Benefits


• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay


• Milage Reimbursement, and access to an agency vehicle

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse service population.


• Prior professional or academic experience in child welfare, family services, or community-based organizations.


• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Previous experience working with specific age groups (e.g., children or adolescents) as required by the program.


• Flexibility to adjust work assignments and schedules, including evenings and weekends, to meet client needs.


• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned county and statewide.


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets agency insurance requirements.


• A consistent commitment to safe driving practices.

EOE