Foster Care Coordinator - Part - Time chez Eau Claire County, WI

Adheres to approved social worker principles, methods, and practices, including the National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) code of ethics; provides social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and/or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines; accepts requests and referrals for agency services.

Complies with the Eau Claire County Standards of Conduct; maintains respectful treatment of clients through empathetic and unprejudiced behaviors and communication.

Works to protect children, preserve families, or to keep out-of-home placement at a minimum.

Completes timely licensing/relicensing for foster homes, and timely certification/re-certification of respite homes and kinship homes; monitors the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 56 Regulations and ongoing compliance for licensed/certified homes.

Identifies and recruits foster and respite families through thorough investigation and assessment; coordinates placements for children needing respite/foster cares; collaborates with the child, family, foster family, schools, Juvenile Court, health care providers, and other appropriate community resources in resolving problems.

Demonstrates successful case management utilizing best practices or evidence-based practices; conducts regular case evaluations; develops and updates service plans accordingly; maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information. 

Maintains awareness of resources and support services available; explains the scope of the agency’s services with clients; discusses the client’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services; advises families when services are either not available or inappropriate; educates the family about available community of resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.

Demonstrates motivational leadership to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff and resources; identifies and/or provides ongoing training opportunities to Alternate Care Providers; monitors and records the Alternate Care Providers’ training hours.

Adheres to strict record-keeping and reporting guidelines and laws; fully completes required documentation in timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements; maintains confidentiality of client-related information; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork, as necessary; prepares correspondence, reports, and other records as required. 

Develops professional knowledge and skills by attending training events, conferences, and workshops.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; provides public education to the community and other organizations; coordinates or participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and consults; attends and participates in weekly staff meetings, supervision times, and other regularly scheduled meetings participates in committees and task forces as assigned. 

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties. 

Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.