Treatment Foster Care Case Worker - HumanKind : Job Details

Position Title: Treatment Foster Care Case Worker Location: Lynchburg, VA Benefits

• Salary Range:$19.50-$22.75 + On Call Pay
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary: Join the Humankind Foster Care team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to the success of every child under our care. At Humankind, you can expect to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where connection and teamwork thrive. As a Case Worker, you join a community of passionate individuals driven by the positive impact we make in the lives of children in foster care every day. We believe in the power of connection and actively encourage a positive and inclusive atmosphere. We understand the importance of incorporating joy into our daily routines, as well as, integrating Fun Days into our annual calendar to rest, have fun, and recalibrate as a team. Join us at HumanKind Foster Care and become a part of the team that values compassion, dedication, excellence, and a work culture you want to be a part of everyday Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Complete and maintain thorough documentation including but not limited to: Monthly Notes and Reports, 14 Day Plans, 30 Day Plans, 45 Day Plans, Social Histories, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Reports.
• Assess the needs of foster children, and implement tangible objectives, strategies and services to address all identified needs.
• Completion of home and field visits multiple times a month for each child.
• Attend or coordinate meetings on behalf of foster children and foster families including; FAPT, Court, FPM meetings, Treatment Teams, and VEMAT meetings.
• Supervise visitations between foster children and their birth families, provide transportation for identified services, and make service referrals to various agencies.
• Participation in ongoing trainings required by LCPA standards, HumanKind, and supervisor.
• Participation in all audits, to include internal and external conduct by LCPA Licensing Inspector.
• Use Placement/Matching protocol in the event assistant is needed for placement by the Program Manager.
• Provide ongoing support and training to foster families.

Career Path:

• TFC Case Worker > TFC Case Worker II > TFC Case Worker III > TFC Lead Case Worker > TFC Program Manager > TFC Director

What You Bring To The Team:

• Effectively communicate professionally and appropriately both written and verbally to a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a team environment with a diverse group of coworkers, program staff, and foster children/families.
• Ability to self-direct, self-motivate, and demonstrate non-judgmental professional decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and various deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess strong organizational skills and understand the importance of details.
• Ability to handle and manage crisis situations appropriately.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with LCPA standards, HumanKind and HK TFC policies and procedures, and remain up to date on any changes.

Requirements for Consideration:

• A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years of experience in providing casework services to children and families;
  • OR a baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling plus one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families;
  • OR a doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework.

Why Join HumanKind: HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life. With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life's challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities. HumanKind's unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day. We Value:

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.