Kinship Caseworker - Hybrid Role with Growth

ADP, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm and professional work environment

14 paid holidays per year

PTO on hire and after two years

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development

Job summary

Children's Choice, Inc. in West Chester, PA seeks a Kinship Caseworker for a full-time role. After 60 days in the office, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in social work or a related field and has experience with families in social services, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to manage case records and coordinate Family Finding activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field.
• Experience working with families in social services context.
• Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed and current case records on each client.
• Engage family members and identified supports throughout the Family Finding efforts.
• Assure positive engagement and communication between all team members.
• Build relationships with families and service providers.
• Assure both physical and emotional safety to children during the Family Finding process.
• Provide support and guidance to the birth parents and children during the Family Finding process.
• Connect kin with resources and provide concrete needs or assistance when identified.
• Ensure cultural competency while working with birth family and all team members.
• Communicate to birth parents, foster parents, kinship parents and all other team members during the referral process for Family Finding Services.
• Provide visitation in the community or family setting when authorized.
• Testify in court as requested and attend team meetings to report on family’s progress.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Children's Choice, Inc. in West Chester, PA seeks a Kinship Caseworker for a full-time role. After 60 days in the office, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in social work or a related field and has experience with families in social services, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to manage case records and coordinate Family Finding activities.