Foster & Adoptive Licensing Specialist

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

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.