Foster Care Advocate & Caseworker – Cedar Rapids

Four Oaks Enterprise; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Paid leave time

7 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Business casual environment

Job summary

Four Oaks Enterprise in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Caseworker to specialize in fostering services in the Cedar Rapids area. Responsibilities include conducting pre-screening for potential foster families and writing home studies for prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommending licensure or adoption approvals.

The role requires collaboration with Resource Families, development of training, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screening activities for potential foster families.
• Writes complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments for prospective and current foster/adoptive families.
• 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.
• Travels as necessary to complete functions of job.
• Documents contact with Resource Families timely using CareMatch procedures and required forms.
• Assesses permanency needs of the child/youth.
• Conducts home studies as assigned.
• Demonstrates professional written and verbal communication with HHS/JCS.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services / Social Work / Behavioral Sciences or related field

Job description

Four Oaks Enterprise in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Caseworker to specialize in fostering services in the Cedar Rapids area. Responsibilities include conducting pre-screening for potential foster families and writing home studies for prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommending licensure or adoption approvals.

The role requires collaboration with Resource Families, development of training, and timely documentation.