What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Specialist - Fairmont, WV position at Blueprints?
Salary: Commensurate with ExperienceNow Hiring: Foster Care Caseworker (SWAN) - Bachelor Degree in Human Services (including but not limited to: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or other Social Services Degree)Join our Team! Blueprints is hiring a Foster Care Caseworker. The Caseworker will Represent Blueprints within the social services community and serves as a liaison in collaborative agency efforts. Maintain a caseload of clients, establish positive relationships with each client and foster family and ensure all program and treatment goals are being addressed and attained. Develop and implement an individual service plan for each assigned client through collaboration with foster care staff and placing agency representative.Brief Description of Duties:Implement recruitment plan and screen potential foster parentsDesign and maintain outreach materials/advertisements with Communications CoordinatorProvide foster parenting information via calls, walk-ins, home visits, and materials (brochures, applications)Submit inquiries and applications to Homefinders to maintain active filesHandle and follow through with foster care referralsFacilitate recruitment activities (displays, booths, events, speaking engagements, advertising)Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and community resourcesManage caseload; build positive relationships with participants and foster familiesParticipate in 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies/crisis interventionDevelop and implement individualized service plans (ISPs) with staff and agencies; complete documentation and billingMonitor participant progress; hold conferences; recommend care continuation or revisions to ISPsComplete and file documentation (intake, case notes, visitation, progress reports, assessments); update referring agenciesAttend court hearings and agency meetings related to participantsMaintain bi-weekly face-to-face contact with each participantDeliver socially necessary services (family visits, transportation, parenting support)Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, credentialing standards, and agency policiesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisor/directorWork some evenings and weekends
Salary : $40,400 - $48,400
