Job description

Job Description

As an Unaccompanied Children (UC) Foster Care Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing casework and supportive services to children in foster care including foster parent support and safety monitoring.

In addition to casework and supportive services, you will also be responsible for training and licensing prospective foster parents and communicating with stakeholders in an effective and timely manner to ensure case continuity. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

· Ensure that all assigned youth on your caseload and under your supervision receive mandatory services while in care to include but not limited to mental health, medical, recreational, educational, and other supportive services in accordance with the time and documentation expectations of the program.

· Develop and completes assessments, service and treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports and any other necessary documentation in a timely manner.

· Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourage personal growth of the client.

· Maintain accurate and current information on foster children in care, while
ensuring contractor and the program’s internal documentation practices and reporting requirements are met.

· Actively participate in staff meetings with the clinical team and stakeholders.

· Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to foster parents.

· Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and
direction and to evaluate client participation and progress.

· Schedule meetings with foster parents and foster children on at least a monthly basis and address any concerns in service delivery.

· Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff, if bi-lingual.

· Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision.

· Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing
services.

· Attend and prepare for required court hearings (if applicable).

· Transport clients on an as needed basis.

· Accompany prospective foster families through the application and licensure process with support and a working knowledge of the ORR TFC program and local state licensing requirements

· Explore potential community resources and refer Case Managers and families for support, as needed.

· Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program and agency regulations.

· Ability to work flexible hours and work independently within the field.

Other Requirements

· Valid driver’s license

· Clean driving record

· A personal vehicle for transportation

· MD Child Protection Clearance

· FBI Background Clearance

· MD CPS Check

· Physical and TB Test

· Successfully pass a drug screen

· COVID Vaccination

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Master’s in Social Work and Licensure in MD (LGSW, LCSW-C)

· Bilingual English/Spanish required

· PRIDE and SAFE Home Study Certified

Preferred Skills

· Mature and stable judgment as well as sensitivity to various cultures and the unique history of refugees.

· Must maintain a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and
methodology of social work as acquired through a bachelor’s level degree or professional experience.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work under stress or in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.

· Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.

· Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

· Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients and foster parents, as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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