FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER

FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER

Temple, PA Technical/Professional Full Time, Primarily M-F with additional hours & weekends as needed Req # 39574 Foster Care Caseworker About Us KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing. Position Overview The Caseworker plays a vital role in supporting children and foster families within the KidsPeace foster care program, which serves youth ages 0-21. This position is responsible for managing a caseload of children and ensuring that each child receives highâ€'quality care, support, and advocacy throughout their placement. The Caseworker independently plans, coordinates, and implements individualized service plans for each child and provides ongoing supervision and guidance to foster families. What We Offer Competitive Compensation Starting salary at $35k per year increases based on experience Generous PTO Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance Professional Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement Supportive Culture
• A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion Key Responsibilities

Manage Child Caseload:

Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized service plans for each child on the caseload.

Facilitate Foster Home Placements:

Independently support the placement of children into foster homes and ensure smooth transitions.

Conduct Home Visits:

Schedule and complete regular visits to assigned foster homes to provide supervision, support, and guidance to foster parents while ensuring child safety.

Child Advocacy:

Act as an advocate for each child, collaborating with internal KidsPeace staff and community service providers.

Documentation & Reporting:

Prepare and maintain all required documentation, reports, and case files in compliance with program policies and state regulations.

Support Permanency Goals:

Assist with reunification efforts or other permanency plans; attend court reviews and provide testimony as needed. Onâ€'

Call Participation:

Take part in a rotation responding to afterâ€'hours crises and emergency placement situations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred Strong communication skills Basic computer skills Valid driver's license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field Must be 21 KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.