Child Welfare Case Worker at Children and Families First Delaware Inc

Georgetown, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Welfare, Case Management, Safety Assessment, Documentation, Communication Skills, Cultural Competence, Community Resources, Flexible Hours, Investigation, Family Support, Computer Skills, On-call Availability, Transportation, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description The Family Assessment Intervention and Response Program involves community-based case work with families referred by child welfare to assess for safety and provide resources to children and their families. Investigate all allegations of child abuse, dependency, and neglect. Monitor and assess the safety and wellbeing of all the children in the home. Refer family to community-based services if warranted. Adhere to fidelity of program model, principles and practices. Maintain an assigned caseload. Maintain timely documentation in agency database system (i.e. assessments, service plans, safety plans, case notes, discharge plans) and other required records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures. On-call on rotation. Travel primarily within the county/counties assigned, but some statewide travel is required as needed. Full-Time, with benefits Benefits Include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay Life Insurance EAP Service and other Wellness Programs Tuition Assistance 401k) Plan with matching Requirements Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field, preferred. Experience in child welfare, preferred. Previous job or student placement experience in child welfare, family serving agency, or community based agency, preferred Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends while on-call, required. Must have strong written and oral communication skills and a strong working knowledge of computers and applications. Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population. Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

The Child Welfare Case Worker will investigate allegations of child abuse, dependency, and neglect while monitoring the safety and wellbeing of children in the home. They will also refer families to community-based services and maintain timely documentation in the agency's database system.