Adoption Caseworker

CHILDREN’S HOME OF YORK

Job Description

POSITION: Adoption Caseworker

LOCATION: Permanency Program

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

$16.00 per hour but will consider years of service.

FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE – A $12,000.00 VALUE FOR INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE COST.

BENEFITS – Adoption Caseworker:

• No-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
• No-cost life and accidental death insurance & long-term disability coverage
• 403B Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after one year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Time off benefits (sick, vacation, personal holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program

RESPONSIBILITIES – Adoption Caseworker:

• Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols in a professional and ethical manner
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SWAN expectations
• Complete assigned Adoption Units of Service in a timely and accurate manner
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled training experiences
• Prepare and complete required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner, maintains files and records, and performs other required administrative tasks as assigned.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the referral providers, inter-agency members, resource families, and the community
• Attend court hearings, team meetings, and case reviews as scheduled as required
• Attend regular individual supervision with immediate supervisor
• Maintain a Foster Care caseload when needed and as assigned
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Associate Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB – Adoption Caseworker:

• Ability to intermittently stand and sit
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required
• Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English
• Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English
• Ability to provide vehicular transportation of clients
• Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment
• Maintains a flexible schedule for appointments and on-call duties

QUALIFICATIONS – Adoption Caseworker:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Successful completion of Caseworker orientation or 1 year of caseworker experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 21 years of age or older
• All required clearances
• Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please include your salary requirements to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Experience with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location