Caseworker

The Case Planner plays a pivotal role in supporting children in care. The Case Planner will provide constructive services to children in foster care that improve their lives and will connect parents to services that address family challenges and assist them with reuniting with their children.

Some of the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct case planning services that access child safety, child wellbeing and facilitate permanency.
• Maintain mandated contacts: Caretaker (foster parent) /Child/-Parents/Siblings/Clinical and medical staff/School and other resources.
• Develop service plans and connect children and/or parents to appropriate services that address their individual needs.
• Document progress notes and complete timely accurate reports, including reports and intra-agency reporting.
• Make home visits and maintain accurate documentation of visits, including observations made about the child's well-being and the state of the home.
• Attend Family Court hearings.
• Facilitate and actively participate in reviews and family team conferences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in Child Welfare or related field working with children and families.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Bilingual Spanish