SBH Foster Care Social Worker

Join our team at Children's Choice, Inc. and make an impact in your community. We believe that social services is a ministry, and we stand behind our principles to help our Social Workers succeed. If you are willing to make the commitment to help our families thrive, we believe YOU can make a lasting difference!

JOB: Foster Care Social Worker

LOCATION: Chester, PA

SCHEDULE: New employees will work in person in the office for a 30-60-day period then transition to a hybrid schedule which includes 3 remote working days per week

BENEFITS:

• Warm and professional work environment
• Supportive supervision
• 14 paid holidays per year
• PTO (paid time off) awarded on first day of hire and additional PTO awarded at two years of employment
• Group Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development/Continuing Educational Credits Assistance
• 401-K

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field
• At least 1 consecutive year of child welfare experience
• Experience working with children and families in social services context preferred
• Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain a caseload of resource families as assigned by the Program Coordinator/State Director
• Inform resource families about the mission statement, core values, policies and procedures of Children’s Choice
• Schedule and complete quarterly, semi-annual and annual re-evaluations
• Discuss and develop parenting techniques as well as an understanding of how foster children will be incorporated into families
• Assess the family’s suitability as a Children’s Choice resource family and complete written evaluations on each family
• Meet monthly with licensed families, ensuring compliance with state and contract regulations
• Report immediately all cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, followed by a written report within 48 hours
• Attend court hearings and service plan sessions
• Identify training goals and ensure resource parents receive appropriate training

To APPLY and learn more about Children's Choice, visit our website: http://www.childrenschoice.org/