Caseworker – Foster Care

Job Description

Join our Children and Youth Services Team!

Our Children and Youth Services' vision is the creation of better futures for children, families, and communities through the infusion of SAM Values. We recognize that families come in all shapes and sizes, all families have strengths, and families are the best place for children and youth to grow.

If you are passionate about your career, enjoy helping people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families, apply now!

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Children and Youth Supervisor, this role is responsible in providing case management for resource families. Duties are conducted in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the Mission and Values of the Company. This position has been designated to be a part of the County's CYS workforce for purposes exclusive to the proper handling of consumer information as is required by SAM privacy policies.

Essential Functions:

Completes in person & collateral contacts with resource families as needed. Completes home studies for perspective resource families, civil matters as ordered by the Judge, and ICPC requests. Maintains resource family records in accordance with 3700 regulations. Conducts ongoing training and engagement activities for resource families, actively works to recruit new foster families in various parts of the county. Complete all necessary paperwork for resource family and ICPC home studies, search and identify resource family placements for youth that would cause the least amount of change for the youth. Will perform caseworker responsibilities, if necessary; After hours work may be necessary: other duties as assigned.

Personal Characteristics:

Leader, Independent, Passionate, Innovative,Ethical, Motivated Team Builder Active Listener Honest, Life-long Learner, Curious, Adaptable, Trustworthy, Kind, & Loyal to SAM Values

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; OR two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.

Employment Requirements:

Automobile and Valid Insurance, Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check, Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Social Security Card, Immigration and Naturalization (I-9), Drug Screening Clearance

Working Conditions:

Predominately in-office work within an open environment. Travel throughout the assigned region may occur and may be in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.