What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Worker position at The Children s Choice?
Join our team at Children's Choice, Inc. and make an impact in your community. Our ideal candidate has excellent time management skills and the ability to generate well-written, lengthy reports. Our ideal candidate also has the capacity to build a rapport with teens and young adults and is able to work as a team to assist youth with exiting foster care safely and appropriately. If you are willing to make the commitment to help our families thrive, we believe YOU can make a lasting difference!
JOB TYPE: Full-time Independent Living Caseworker
LOCATION: New Castle, DE
SCHEDULE: New employees will work in person in the office for a 60-day period then transition to a hybrid schedule which includes possibility of 2 remote working days per week
BENEFITS:
- Warm and professional work environment
- 14 paid holidays per year
- PTO (paid time off) awarded on first day of hire and additional PTO awarded at two years of employment
- Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Development/Continuing Educational Credits Assistance
- 401-K
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work or related field
- Experience working with families in social services context
- Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Time management and multi-tasking skills
- Writing and communication skills
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Facilitate the movement of children through the permanency process
2. Facilitate resources for the youth and help prepare the youth for independent living
3. Help the youth identify resources and supports
4. Meet with the youth to help them problem solve and address and resolve independent living concerns
5. Provide casemanagement services
To APPLY and learn more about Children's Choice, visit our website: http://www.childrenschoice.org/