Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker

KidsPeace; Stockade District (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

KidsPeace is hiring a Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker in the United States. The role involves case management for youth in foster care, coordinating counseling, medical and dental exams, tracking services, and maintaining thorough documentation to ensure confidentiality and proper releases.

Weekly visits, engagement with families, and collaboration with other agencies are essential. The position offers a structured schedule with some evenings and weekends and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with Child and Family Services.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective case management for youth in foster care, scheduling counseling, exams, and documenting activities.
• Conduct weekly casework visits, focusing on treatment goals and safety in foster home settings.
• Assess family strengths and needs, identify issues, and connect to appropriate services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive treatment and discharge plans.
• Facilitate engagement among youth, families, and foster families, including meetings and conferences.
• Support permanency planning and reunification efforts; collaborate with agencies and service providers.

Skills

Experience with CWF Services

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR

21+ age requirement

Strong communication

Job description

Full Time , Primarily M-F with additional hours & weekends as needed

Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker

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

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker to support children and families involved in foster care. This role focuses on assessing family needs, ensuring child safety, coordinating services, and facilitating meaningful engagement between youth, families, and foster families. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, organized, and committed to making a positive impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Starting salary$48,500 based on experience and education. 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

• Provide effective case management services to youth in foster care, including scheduling counseling sessions, ensuring completion of required medical and dental exams, tracking services, and completing timely and thorough documentation; ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, parental consent, and release of information requirements
• Conduct weekly casework contacts with a minimum of twice-monthly visits conducted in the foster home setting; focusing on treatment goals and engaging youth and families by building effective, supportive relationships; ensuring children are maintained in safe, secure environments.
• Assessment of family strengths and needs; identify problem areas and utilize appropriate treatment modalities and resources to support growth and positive change
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plans
• Facilitate engagement and communication among youth, families, and foster families through phone calls, face to face contacts, family conferences, treatment reviews, and other appropriate methods.
• Assist with permanency planning, including reunification efforts between youth and their families.
• Collaborate with other agencies and outside service providers to ensure educational, medical, and mental health needs are fully addressed.
• Flexible schedule, primarily 9–5 with some evenings and weekends required

Qualifications

• Experience working with Child and Family Services
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid/CPR certification required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Organizational skills, ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team, excellent communication skills, attention to detail.

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.