The Caseworker plans, coordinates, and implements the direct treatment and overall management of clients on their caseload. The Caseworker is responsible for the overall management of each client and foster family.
Job Duties / Essential Functions
· Participation in the pre-admission screening, Intake and Placement of client referrals.
· Participation in the development, monitoring, and ongoing implementation of Treatment/Service Plans for each client on his/her caseload.
· Coordinate implementation of the Treatment/Service Plans with all members of the client’s treatment team.
· Schedule regular sessions with clients on his/her caseload working toward problem resolution, enhancement of interpersonal skills, and to reinforce the work of, and adjustment to the foster family.
· Schedule regular sessions with each assigned foster family to supervise, teach, train, motivate, and reinforce their work with the clients including the preparation of an annual evaluation for each foster family for whom he/she is assigned.
· Act as a client advocate and liaison with other professional service providers in the community and within the KidsPeace organization.
· Prepare and complete all documentation, reports, statistical information, and additional file requirements for clients and foster parents as per program policy and state mandated regulations.
· Attend and testify at court reviews and judicial proceedings as required by state mandated regulations.
· Participate in and develop ongoing training opportunities for all foster families.
· Intervene and provide problem resolution in crisis or conflict situations with considerable use of discretion and independent judgment.
· Participate in the on-call rotation with responsibility for independently responding to crisis and emergency situations during non-routine business hours.
Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field Preferred.
Valid Driver’s License Required.