Post-Adoption Support Caseworker - Normal, United States - The Baby Fold

Description

• The Baby Fold is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the well-being of children and families since 1902. We successfully impact over 1200 people a year with a wide array of programs designed to wrap services around children and strengthen families. We are a leader in trauma-informed practices, employing the most effective treatment plans in every facet of our work.

• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,500/year for pre-approved coursework
• Employee Assistance Program
• No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit increases

• The Adoption Support Caseworkeris responsible for assessing and providing voluntary services to Central Illinois families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship.
• Services include in-home assessments, crisis and other counseling interventions, education, training, support groups, respite, advocacy and referrals to community services.
• LOCATION: Based in Normal, IL with field work required
• WORK HOURS: Full-time, flexible schedule, must be available some weeknights to meet client needs, 37.5+ hrs/wk with field work
• PAY: hourly, non-exempt, $23.46/hour+ (equivalent to $45,747/yr minimum) based on experience, education, and certifications. Master's Level applicants encouraged to apply with higher base rate.

• Assessment: Conducts family and individual assessments of strengths and needs that are compliant with both ASAP procedures, DCFS, and COA.
• Service/Treatment Planning: With the input of client families, plans services and treatments that will strengthen and support the families and focus child(ren). All Individualized Treatment Plans must be ASAP, DCFS, and COA compliant.
• Mentoring, Advocating, Supporting, and Educating: In accordance with the service goals, provides mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
• Counseling Interventions: Provides appropriate counseling interventions that will support the focus child(ren) and their families to enhance their overall level of functioning.
• Record keeping: Documentation must meet agency, DCFS and COA requirements for timeliness, completeness and accuracy.
• Community Relations: Represents the agency in a positive light to active and potential clients, referral and funding sources, and the general public. Utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and to promote child and family well-being.

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field required.
• Valid driver's licensewith adequate auto insurance.
• Must be available some evenings hours to meet needs of families

• The Baby Fold has a long history of excellence and is a well-respected leader in the area of attachment and trauma training. With the goal of helping individuals and providers offer the highest possible level of care to children and families, The Baby Fold has created anAttachment and Trauma Fellowship and Certification Program.
• Earning this prestigious credential attracts top talent from across the country allowing masters-level therapists to share their expertise throughout the nation and improve our world.