Social Worker - Treatment Foster Care
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches.
- Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes.
- Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parents to ensure compliance with licensing standards.
- Completes applicable reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Provides in-home support consultation, one-to-one training, counseling, and support services at minimum bi-weekly.
- Crisis intervention as needed.
- Supports the goals of the agency mission.
- Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review.
- Assists in training and facilitating sessions and support groups with TFC parents and respite providers.
- Attends and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings, and represents the agency professionally.
- Provides discharge planning and aftercare services for the child in care.
- Facilitates TFC treatment planning and reviews.
- Maintains client/parent records as mandated by DCF 56 and agency protocols.
- Provides referrals and advocates for child and foster parent as needed.
- Writes reports related to child's treatment, including court reports, client assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Collaborates with child's treatment providers and other professionals.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required; Master's preferred.
- If Bachelor's degree, at least three years' experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments.
- If Master's, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements.
- Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred.
- Experience with SED clients preferred.
- Ability to display cultural competence and respond effectively to diverse populations.
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and virtual platforms.
- Ability to express self verbally and in written formats.
- Valid Wisconsin Regular Driver's License, clear of major moving violations.
- Ability to provide proof of personal auto liability insurance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Nice-to-haves
- Group facilitation experience a plus.
- Ability to work cooperatively using a team approach.
- Ability to assess and plan for permanency placements for foster children.
- Ability to assist foster parents, biological parents, and child in obtaining reunification whenever possible.
- Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 403(b)
- Loan forgiveness
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
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