Child Welfare Case Worker: Home-Based Support

Cffde; Georgetown (DE); Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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

Job summary

Cffde is seeking a Counselor I to deliver assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family-focused support services. The role requires maintaining a flexible schedule and being on-call to facilitate program services.

The position involves conducting initial intake, managing cases, maintaining documentation, and providing education while collaborating with families, agencies, and stakeholders. Travel within the county and statewide is expected.

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

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.

Job description

Cffde is seeking a Counselor I to deliver assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family-focused support services. The role requires maintaining a flexible schedule and being on-call to facilitate program services.

The position involves conducting initial intake, managing cases, maintaining documentation, and providing education while collaborating with families, agencies, and stakeholders. Travel within the county and statewide is expected.