Social Worker - Treatment Foster Care

🌍 Remote, USA 💹 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches.
Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes.
Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parents to ensure compliance with licensing standards.
Completes applicable reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Provides in-home support consultation, one-to-one training, counseling, and support services at minimum bi-weekly.
Crisis intervention as needed.
Supports the goals of the agency mission.
Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review.
Assists in training and facilitating sessions and support groups with TFC parents and respite providers.
Attends and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings, and represents the agency professionally.
Provides discharge planning and aftercare services for the child in care.
Facilitates TFC treatment planning and reviews.
Maintains client/parent records as mandated by DCF 56 and agency protocols.
Provides referrals and advocates for child and foster parent as needed.
Writes reports related to child's treatment, including court reports, client assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Collaborates with child's treatment providers and other professionals.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required; Master's preferred.
If Bachelor's degree, at least three years' experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments.
If Master's, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements.
Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred.
Experience with SED clients preferred.
Ability to display cultural competence and respond effectively to diverse populations.
Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms.
Ability to express self verbally and in written formats.
Valid Wisconsin Regular Driver's License, clear of major moving violations.
Ability to provide proof of personal auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Group facilitation experience a plus.
Ability to work cooperatively using a team approach.
Ability to assess and plan for permanency placements for foster children.
Ability to assist foster parents, biological parents, and child in obtaining reunification whenever possible.