Caseworker

Fostering Acadia is a licensed independent living program located in Richmond, VA. We serve young adults (ages 17-21) who have aged out of the traditional foster care system.

Job Purpose:

The caseworker provides support to youth and encourages natural supports that align with the individualized service plan. The caseworker will provide services that meet the youth with skills training, assistance, and support in areas related to independent living.

Job Description:

• Establishing trusted relationships with young adults to drive positive outcomes.
• Service planning by developing individualized treatment and service plans.
• Supervising youth in the programs offered by Fostering Acadia.
• Preparing and maintaining case records.
• Coordinating services to minimize fragmentation of care, reduce barriers, and link youth with appropriate services to ensure comprehensive, continuous access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services appropriate to the needs of the youth.
• Coordinate referrals by supporting youth in accessing appropriate services and ensuring continuity of care for those in independent living arrangements. The caseworker connects youth to services outlined in their individualized treatment and service plans and collaborates with other agencies and providers to coordinate care, including medical, dental, and remedial services as needed.
• Monitoring and following up by assessing ongoing progress in each case and ensuring services are delivered. Caseworker shall continually evaluate and review each youth's plan of care.
• Educating and counseling by guiding the youth and developing a supportive relationship that promotes the service plan.
• Collaborating closely with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties in preparation of all case plans.

• Requirements:
  A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one-year experience in providing casework services to children and families;
• A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including but not limited to sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one-year experience in providing casework services to children and families;
• A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years' experience in providing casework services to children and families.
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics
• Must have valid driver's license