FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER

KidsPeace; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forg

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Job summary

KidsPeace is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to support children aged 0–21 in our foster care program. You will manage caseloads, develop service plans, and advocate for each child's needs in partnership with foster families and community providers.

Join a compassionate team offering competitive compensation, generous PTO, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits as you help children and families heal and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage child caseload by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
• Facilitate foster home placements and transitions.
• Conduct home visits to supervise foster families and ensure child safety.
• Advocate for each child and coordinate with staff and community providers.
• Document and report in compliance with policies and state regulations.
• Support permanency goals and attend court reviews.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Independent field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field

Job description

Foster Care Caseworker

Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Foster Care Caseworker to join our Team!

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Position Overview

The Caseworker plays a vital role in supporting children and foster families within the KidsPeace foster care program, which serves youth ages 0–21. This position is responsible for managing a caseload of children and ensuring that each child receives high- quality care, support, and advocacy throughout their placement. The Caseworker independently plans, coordinates, and implements individualized service plans for each child and provides ongoing supervision and guidance to foster families.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Starting salary at $35k per year increases based on experience
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance
• Professional Growth Opportunities – Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement
• Supportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Child Caseload: Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized service plans for each child on the caseload.
• Facilitate Foster Home Placements: Independently support the placement of children into foster homes and ensure smooth transitions.
• Conduct Home Visits: Schedule and complete regular visits to assigned foster homes to provide supervision, support, and guidance to foster parents while ensuring child safety.
• Child Advocacy: Act as an advocate for each child, collaborating with internal KidsPeace staff and community service providers.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain all required documentation, reports, and case files in compliance with program policies and state regulations.
• Support Permanency Goals: Assist with reunification efforts or other permanency plans; attend court reviews and provide testimony as needed.
• On Call Participation: Take part in a rotation responding to after hours crises and emergency placement situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field
• 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field
• Must be 21

Check us out!

http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/ http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org