Foster Care Caseworker

Job description: Foster Care Casework RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. This job is located in the former Luthersburg Elementary School (2672 Helvetia Rd., Luthersburg, PA 15848) 2. Pay for ON-CALL standby, (per diem per day, whether called or not). 3. The expected caseload is approximately 15-25 cases but may vary according to agency needs and unforeseen circumstances; 4. Placement of children (0-21 years of age), case planning, referral to services as needed 5. Case documentation, arranging and monitoring visitation, providing community information/education 6. Home visits of foster homes to assess the safety and needs of children and families 7. Participate in court proceedings related to the children and family 8. Help implement coordinated interventions by linking with other agencies, (for example, mental health, school, and/or medical) and general welfare services 9. Maintain records of children and families, meeting state and agency regulations 10. Works within the multidisciplinary team and takes part in associated meetings 11. Develops an ISP (Individual Service Plan) 12. Provide a full range of emergency/temporary foster care services to foster parents and children (which includes training, crisis intervention services, placement and monitoring, and transporting); 13. Occasional on-call hours as directed; 14. Interface with all providers for the purpose of planning meetings; developing ISPs and other required documentation 15. Prepare monthly progress reports and other reports that are required the various counties and this agency 16. Adhere to all program and agency policies and procedures governing the objective of the agency and foster care program; perform other duties as mutually agreed upon. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in an educational, medical, or human services field; or 2. A bachelor's degree in another field; or an associate's degree with equivalent experience, namely a minimum of two years working full time with children 3. TSS, or early childhood work experience is highly prized 4. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills 5. Must have excellent interpersonal skills; and must have the ability to work with persons from various ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 6. Must be able to use a computer to type reports and other required documentation REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have a Pennsylvania registered and insured vehicle 2. A certificate of Insurance for the vehicle must be provided and updated as renewed by the agency 3. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License 4. Travel throughout our service area to county offices, courthouses, service providers, families, and medical, dental, vision, and mental health appointments. 5. Current Act 33 and State Police & FBI Clearances 6. Maintain Cell phone coverage 7. On-call rotation 8. Available to work a flexible schedule, including some, but limited, evenings and weekends BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: 1. 2 weeks of paid vacation the first year, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays, medical benefits, 401k, 2 paid AFLAC options, mileage reimbursement, Credit Union privileges, paid training/conferences, paid travel expenses and mileage. 2. $32,000 to start, plus overtime. Annual raises LifeSpan Family Services is a 501 c 3, non-profit agency and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 1. 401(k) 2. 401(k) matching 3. Cell phone reimbursement 4. Flexible schedule 5. Health insurance 6. Loan forgiveness 7. Mileage reimbursement 8. Paid time off Education: 1. Associate (Preferred) Experience: 1. Experience with children: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: 1. Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: 1. Luthersburg, PA 15848: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person