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 TYPE: Foster Care Caseworker

LOCATION: Dover, Delaware

SALARY: $46,000

BENEFITS:

• Warm and professional work environment
• Supportive supervision
• Some remote work
• 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field
• Experience working with families in social services context
• Valid driver's license with properly registered and insured vehicle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain a caseload of children and families as assigned by the Program Coordinator

2. Meet with each child according to contract standards (at least twice a month with one of those visits occurring within the resource parents’ home if the child is in placement, or according to aftercare standards as applicable)

3. Report immediately, as mandated by the Child Protective Services Law, all cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, followed by a written report within 48 hours

4. Initiate permanency planning for a child and work toward permanency goals

5. Ensure the timely scheduling and completion of all appointments designated in the child’s ISP and/or necessary to ensure safety and achieve permanency

6. Attend court hearings and service planning sessions

7. Analyze client needs, develop and recommend referrals for interventions

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person