Foster & Adoptive Licensing Caseworker -Dubuque

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Casual environment

Job summary

Four Oaks is seeking a Caseworker to provide Licensing services in Buchanan and Delaware counties, IA. You will conduct home studies, pre-screen potential foster families, and submit recommendations to HHS.

Responsibilities include conducting trainings, assisting with match referrals, ensuring compliance with Iowa licensing standards, documenting contacts in CareMatch, and traveling to stakeholder meetings and family visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or related field.
• One year of related experience preferred in foster care/adoption systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-screening activities for potential foster families.
• Writes home study assessments for prospective and current foster/adoptive families and submits to HHS.
• Meets contract requirements for supportive contacts for Resource Families with or without placements.
• Supports Resource Families to keep children stable during placements.
• Provides pre-service and/or in-service training as requested.
• Assists with match referrals and troubleshooting late matches.
• Documents contacts with Resource Families timely using CareMatch procedures.
• Assess permanency needs and conducts home studies (initial, renewal, update, ICPC, relative).
• Travels to meetings, home visits, trainings, and support venues as needed.
• Meets with Resource Families/children at designated intervals and times.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

What you will do?As the Caseworker you will specialize in providing Licensing services in the counties of Buchanan and Delaware, IA. Specific duties include:Conducts pre-screening activities for potential foster families.Writes complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments or prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommending licensure and/or adoption approval and submitting timely to HHS.Meets contract requirements for supportive contacts for Resource Families with or without placements.Supports Resource Families to keep children stable for as long as a placement is needed.Provides pre-service and/or in-service training as requested.Assists with or provides recommendations regarding match referrals.Assesses strengths and limitations of placement options.Assists with troubleshooting procedures when matches are potentially late.When requested to assist, promptly responds to provide one or more names of Resource Families who may meet the requested referral criteria for a child.Documents contact with Resource Families timely using appropriate CareMatch procedures and required forms.Assesses permanency needs of the child/youth.Conducts initial, renewal, update, ICPC, and relative home studies as assigned.Demonstrates professional written and verbal communication with HHS/JCS.Travels as necessary to complete functions of job including attending stakeholder meetings, meeting Resource Families in their home environment, attending training or support group venues.Meets with prospective or current Resource Families/children in their homes at designated intervals as required by contract at times of day on days of the week in which the family is available, which often will include evenings.Supports pre-adoptive families through to adoption to assure stability.Maintains current and accurate awareness of all Iowa Administrative Code Resource Family licensing/approval standards.Assists Resource Families with remaining in compliance with standards.Why Work here?Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:Medical, dental & vision insurance401k Retirement planGrowth & Advancement opportunitiesExcellent paid leave time package7 Paid holidaysFlexible Work ScheduleBusiness casual work environmentEducational discountsFitness Center DiscountsWhat you need:You need a 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 is preferred.