Hybrid Licensing Case Worker at Serenity Therapeutic Services, Inc.

Description

Purpose of Position: 

The purpose of this job is to support the care and development of foster children by recruiting, screening, training, licensing, managing, and re-licensing foster parents. You will also provide on-going training and support to licensed foster parents.

Responsibilities:

•  Meet and maintain the caseload standards and goals, as outlined Foster Care Executive Director. 
• Recruit Foster Homes that meet or exceed the quality standards of the program. 
• Provide all necessary training for Foster Parents, and to ensure that trainings are complete, current, and compliant with program standards.
• Assist Foster Families in coping and adjusting to day-to-day issues involving the children placed in their homes.
• Work closely with Foster Parents on any issues that are identified relating to the care provided to children placed with them.
• License and relicense all Foster Homes in the caseload. 
• Visit Foster Homes quarterly and as needed to ensure Foster Care quality standards are met.
• Provide general support for all Foster Families. 
• Coordinate placements and discharges for Foster Clients. 
• Maintain updated case records, files, and database records in an efficient manner. 
• Participate in continuing education opportunities, including agency in-service training, professional seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Work with children to address well-being needs by providing telephone consultation and home visits to support stability of the placement.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and to respond to a client’s needs accordingly.
• Establish and nurture trusting and supporting relationships.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, in varying settings, and during challenging life circumstances.
• Complete quality and timely case file reports with strict attention to detail.
• Prioritize and make adjustments as necessary to meet changing circumstances.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. 
• Possess excellent public speaking and presentations skills. 

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

 Bachelor's degree in social work or bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of direct related experience or bachelor's degree and two years direct related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Additional Requirements  

• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies which govern the program. 
• General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment
• Ability to work as a team member
• Team building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Proficiency with Office 365
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

ADA Essential Functions of the job

Work Environment and Conditions

~The majority of the time is spent in an office setting, although visits to the sites where services are being

   provided are necessary.

~Ability to move from sitting to standing often depending on project/task.

~Frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.

~Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

~Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds