Foster Care Family Consultant — Impactful Casework

Intercept Youth Services, Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health and Child Care Flexible Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Group Life Insurance

Long Term & Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance (optional)

Paid Time Off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

Intercept Health in Roanoke, VA is hiring a full-time Treatment Foster Care Family Consultant. The TFC provides casework services to children and families and reports to the TFC Program Supervisor.

Education options include a bachelor's degree with two years of casework, a social work degree with one year of experience, or an MSW/DSW with placement or experience. Responsibilities include interviewing, home studies, treatment planning, counseling, and coordinating services to ensure comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field plus two years' casework experience with children and families; OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field plus one year of casework experience; OR
• Master's or Doctorate in social work with placement or one year of casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview children and families.
• Conduct and write home studies.
• Develop individualized treatment and service plans.
• Counsel children and families in preparation for placement or discharge.
• Supervise children in foster, resource and adoptive homes; and in independent living arrangements.
• Prepare and maintain case records.
• Coordinate services to ensure continuous access to medical, social, educational, and other needs.
• Assess needs for psychosocial, nutritional, medical, and educational services.
• Coordinate referrals and link child to required services.
• Monitor progress and update plans; collaborate with teams and involved parties.
• Educate and counsel to promote the service plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years casework

Bachelor's in social work + 1 year

MSW/DSW with placement or 1 year experience

Job description

Intercept Health in Roanoke, VA is hiring a full-time Treatment Foster Care Family Consultant. The TFC provides casework services to children and families and reports to the TFC Program Supervisor.

Education options include a bachelor's degree with two years of casework, a social work degree with one year of experience, or an MSW/DSW with placement or experience. Responsibilities include interviewing, home studies, treatment planning, counseling, and coordinating services to ensure comprehensive