Foster Care Caseworker - Youth Advocate in the Field

KidsPeace; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness programs

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

KidsPeace is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to support children and families in the foster care program. You will manage a caseload of youth from 0 to 21, develop individual service plans, and provide ongoing supervision to foster families, ensuring high quality care and advocacy throughout placements.

The role offers growth through ongoing training, with a team-focused culture and competitive compensation. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services.
• 1–2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage child caseload with individualized service plans.
• Facilitate foster home placements and ensure smooth transitions.
• Conduct regular home visits to support foster families and child safety.
• Advocate for each child with internal staff and community providers.
• Prepare and maintain required case documentation and reports.
• Support permanency goals and participate in court reviews as needed.
• Participate in after-hours crisis response on a rotating basis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

KidsPeace is seeking a Foster Care Caseworker to support children and families in the foster care program. You will manage a caseload of youth from 0 to 21, develop individual service plans, and provide ongoing supervision to foster families, ensuring high quality care and advocacy throughout placements.

The role offers growth through ongoing training, with a team-focused culture and competitive compensation. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and clean driving record.