Caseworker - Social Services

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Iowa City Campus - Iowa City, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Shift
1st Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Details
Why Work here?
We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 Paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

What you will do?
As the Caseworker you will serve as the single point of contact through Foster Family licensing, Adoptive Family approval, training, matching, and support through case closure in the Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding community area. This position also focuses on taking referrals from the Department of Human Services using a database to locate a foster family with the skills necessary to meet the needs of the child. Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing pre-service and/or in-service training as requested.
• Conducting pre-screening activities for potential foster and adoptive families.
• Meeting with families to assess the family environment and skills.
• Writing and submitting home study assessments of prospective and current foster & adoptive families, recommending licensure and/or adoption approval.
• Meeting contact requirements for foster families with or without child placements.
• Documenting family contacts as they occur.
• Supporting foster families to keep children stable for as long as placement is needed.
• Supporting permanency needs of the child/youth.
• Obtaining thorough referral information for children needing a family foster care match.
• Managing match referrals when assigned the lead, assure timely search and completion for a potential foster family and modify work strategies to meet time frames.
• Assessing strengths & limitations of placement options.
• Providing 24/7 On Call and Matching responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborating with stakeholders for case management.
• Supporting pre-adoptive families through to adoption to assure stability.

Qualifications & Program Information
What you need:
You need a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or related field, plus one year of related experience. Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems is preferred.