Foster Care Caseworker

Foster Care Caseworker

About COBYS Family Services

Motivated by Christian faith, COBYS Family Services educates, supports and empowers children and adults to reach their full potential. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, COBYS Family Services provides a range of foster care, adoption, permanency, family life education and counseling services throughout the region.

At COBYS, you can expect an organization environment where kindness and respect matters, where colleagues work collaboratively and strive for excellence in the care provided to our clients. Delivering direct human services is not an easy job, but we believe it is our organization's calling in assisting those we serve in our community. We encourage you to be your best self and to serve joyfully, while practicing empathy, grace and humility.

Title Position:

Foster Care Caseworker

Work Hours:

37.5 hours per week,
Job Type:

Full-time

Reports to:

Foster Care Coordinator or Foster Care Supervisor

Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Application Deadline:

Friday, January 30. Application can be completed outside LinkedIn. visit

Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day casework services in accordance with regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and COBYS Family Services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate supportive services to meet the needs of children in foster care
• Conduct safety assessments and in-person contacts with the child
• Complete written reports and case notes; gather documentation and maintain case files
• Ensure family visits are arranged; provide supervision during visits as requested
• Ensure the child attends all required appointments (visits, services, medical, educational, evaluations, etc.) and receives appropriate and timely medical and mental health care
• Participate in court hearings and significant appointments
• Assist in providing individualized support for resource families
• Participate in required meetings and training as per COBYS policy
• If promoted to senior status, additional responsibilities may include training new staff, overseeing interns, supervisory coverage, and/or program-specific projects

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop professional relationships and to discuss sensitive and complex issues in a professional manner
• Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Flexibility in adapting to the unpredictable nature of workload demands
• Ability to initiate difficult conversations during times of crisis/stress
• Willingness to work within COBYS mission statement and core values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, social service field preferred
• Must pass State Police, Childline, and FBI clearances and pre-employment medical appraisal
• Must possess a valid driver's license, car insurance, and vehicle registration

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, lift, grasp, balance, push, and pull; occasional need to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, and/or move up to 40 pounds, with or without assistance
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and push items overhead
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to hear, respond, and talk
• Mandatory dexterity as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers, including firm grasping

Caseworker will complete and document a minimum of 40 hours of training annually based on organizational requirements and individual caseworker needs. Training to include CPR/FA.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance