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FOSTER CARE/RESOURCE PARENT SUPPORT WORKER
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
The Worker provides services to children, their families referred from County Children and Youth agencies as well as Philadelphia Community Umbrella agencies filling the role of Foster Care Worker for County referred cases and the role of Resource Parent Support Worker in CUA referred cases. The Worker's role in foster care case referred by counties is to provide case management services in consultation with the referring County worker. The Worker supports the overall goal of permanency for each family and child. The Worker ensures the foster resource home is in compliance with regulations and re-certifying homes by the anniversary date of their initial approval. The Worker's role in cases for children with a Community Umbrella Agency is to provide non-casement services to the foster resource parent caring for the child/youth placed in their home. The Worker ensures the foster resource home is in compliance with regulations and re-certifying homes by the anniversary date of their initial approval. The Worker supports the resource parent's care of the child/youth placed in their home. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in the field of Social Work or a related field. Experience in child welfare, casework, or child care is beneficial. One year experience working with children and families in a professional setting is required. Benefits edical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Sick Days Vacation & Personal Days EEOC Statement Bethanna is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or any other protected status by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, and guidelines in regard to non-discrimination Equal Opportunity / Smoke Free / Drug Free Employer
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance