Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker - Dubuque, United States - Four Oaks Family & Children Services

Description

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationDubuque Campus

• Dubuque, IAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelBachelor's DegreeJob Shift1st ShiftJob CategoryNonprofit
• Social ServicesPosition DetailsWhat you will do?As the Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker you will be specialized to Supportive services to Adoption, Kinship and Sub Guardianship families.

Works in a blended role capacity, inception to completion of all kinship referrals and providing permanency supportive services. This position will handle caseloads in the Dubuque and surrounding area.

Supports pre-adoptive, post-adoptive, kinship and sub guardianship families through to adoption or permanency and thereafter to assure stability and prevent disruption.

Attends warm hand off meetings with the RRTS Caseworker when arrangedDevelop support plans with families to identify needs, supports and crisis planningProvide crisis response in the home when families and children are needing immediate support to ensure disruption or child abuse does not occurDevelop and maintain Adoptive Support Groups in collaboration with FOFC staff and other stakeholdersParticipate in frequent supervision, staff meetings and trainings requestedMeets contract requirements for kinship referral processesProvides Adoption related in-service training as requested.

Documents contact with families timely using appropriate CareMatch procedures and required formsDemonstrates professional written and verbal communication with HHS/JCS and other stakeholdersTravels as necessary to complete functions of job including attending stakeholder meetings, meeting families in their home environment, attending training or support group venues.

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 insurance401k Retirement planGrowth & Advancement opportunitiesCompetitive WagesExcellent paid leave time package7 paid holidays Business casual work environmentEducational discountsFitness Center DiscountsQualificationsWhat 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.