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Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker

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Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston is growing and seeking a Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker to join our Team.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Position Title:  Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker  

Salary: $17.00-18.50/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

Schedule: Full time/35 hours per week. Based in Hornell, NY with consistent travel into Steuben and surrounding counties.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The Therapeutic Foster Care Caseworker is a full-time staff position, directly responsible to the Foster Care Director and/or Supervisor for fulfilling all case planning functions within the Therapeutic Foster Care Program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·         Assures that the rules and regulations of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and the Agency as they are applicable to direct services and ASFA guidelines for children and families, are adequately and appropriately adhered to.

·         Completes all FASPs and other supporting documents within the accepted time frame outlined by Standards.

·         Acts as a case planner, at County Request, relating to community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate child and family reunification.

·         Oversees the services of the therapeutic foster home and ensures compliance with each family’s treatment plan through weekly contacts with foster parents and individual meetings with each child.

·         Convenes all case review conferences involving youth, parents, therapeutic foster parents, and other service providers as needed.

·         Provides regular outreach family support and education sessions and refers family members for appropriate resources.

·         Participates on the interdisciplinary treatment team (CART) by attending weekly meetings and implementing treatment plans for children and families receiving services.

·         Maintains program statistical information as required by the Agency and all other funding sources.

·         Supervises and/or coaches’ visitation between family members as necessary to assure the safety and best interest of all members.

·         Provides transportation for children as necessary to fulfill the mandate of facilitating visitation between family members.

·         Attends and participates in in-service and foster parent training to develop and enhance social work skills.

·         Provides after-hours on-call coverage for the Therapeutic Foster Care Program (in program rotation).

·         Responsible for any other duties necessary for the Therapeutic Foster Care Program within their abilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Extensive travel across a six-county area.

·         Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

·         Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.

·         Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of

·         positive/constructive communication techniques.

·         Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regard to all records reviewed including consumer records,

·         employee records and billing records.

·         Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.

·         Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.

·         Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.

·         Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

·         Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

·         Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

·         Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles.

·         Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.

·         Climb up or down stairs.

·         Able to reach above or below shoulders.

·         Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

·         Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions.

·         Be able to read, write and interpret written documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in social worker or related field preferred.

1-2 years’ experience in case assessment, social work and/or service coordination.

Prior experience in Child Welfare programs preferred.

What you will get:

Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program.

·         Salary: $17.00-18.50/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

·         Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week. We believe in work-life balance!

·         Paid Time Off, 10 days to start, 15 days after 1^st Anniversary.

·         Holidays 12-14 paid holidays

·         Medical Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision Insurance

·         Life Insurance

·         Short-Term Disability

·         Long-Term Disability

·         Critical Illness Insurance

·         Supplemental Insurance

·         Flexible Spending Account

·         Health Savings Account

·         Legal Plan

·         Identity Plan

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         6% Pension

·         Employee 401(k)

·         My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.

Our hiring process and timeline:

·         Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

·         Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.

·         In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening

·         In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet