Foster & Adoption Caseworker — Cedar Rapids, Flexible Schedule

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Paid leave time

7 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Business casual environment

Job summary

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking a Caseworker in the Cedar Rapids area to support foster families and children through licensure, adoption, and permanency planning. You will perform home studies, provide pre-service and in-service training, and coordinate with HHS/JCS to ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field and at least one year of related experience; knowledge of foster care and adoption processes is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or related field, plus one year of related experience.
• Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-screening activities for potential foster families.
• Writes complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments for prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommending licensure and/or adoption approval and submitting timely to HHS.
• Supports Resource Families to keep children stable for as long as a placement is needed.
• Travels to stakeholder meetings and to Resource Families’ homes as required to complete functions of the job.
• Maintains current awareness of Iowa Administrative Code Resource Family licensing/approval standards and assists with compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or related field

Job description

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services is seeking a Caseworker in the Cedar Rapids area to support foster families and children through licensure, adoption, and permanency planning. You will perform home studies, provide pre-service and in-service training, and coordinate with HHS/JCS to ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field and at least one year of related experience; knowledge of foster care and adoption processes is