Home Study Family Case Worker - Bilingual Juntos (3164)

Center for Family Services; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives. As a Home Study Family Support Case Worker, you will play a crucial role in developing individualized case plans for children, ensuring they receive the necessary support and services. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on family unification and child well-being. With excellent paid time off, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their social work career while making a positive difference in the community.

Benefits

Excellent paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual child case plans and provide support and advocacy.
• Assess safety and appropriateness of child placements.
• Maintain accurate case files and track progress.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Social Work Principles

Child Welfare Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW)

Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Behavioral Science

Job description

*Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Job Type: Full-time

Summary

The Home Study Family Support Case Worker will develop individual child case plans and provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support. Maintain accurate case files and track progress. Assess safety and appropriateness of child placement for children in Juntos home study program with the goal to support family unification for immigrant children, family preservation, kinship care, and general child well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require.
• Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices.
• Develop individual case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.
• Maintain accurate and complete case files by updating database systems, submitting reports, and managing physical case files.
• Track individual progress via an online database.
• Participate in regular training and communication sessions with on-site staff and caseworkers, supervisors and headquarters staff.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Complete home study activities consisting of interviews, a home visit, and a written report containing the caseworker's findings.
• Assess the potential minor sponsor's ability to meet the child's needs.
• Educate and prepare the sponsor for the child's release and build on the sponsor assessment conducted by the care provider staff to verify or corroborate information gathered during that process.
• Contribute to the organization's overall efforts to enhance permanency options for families by performing tasks in a timely manner; providing updates on a regular basis; observing the agency's work schedule and attendance policies; and following all agency regulations as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
• Ability to perform duties and services remotely from home.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) Degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits:

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.
• 401k Plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health & Wellness Activities.
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

About Employment at Center For Family Services

Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional.

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