Foster Care Caseworker

Company: Childrens Services Of Roxbury
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY:Founded in 1972 Childrens Services of Roxburys (CSR) mission is to provide high quality services to economically disadvantaged children, youth, families, and individuals thereby promoting and strengthening family life and individual growth. CSR serves approximately 6,000 families across Massachusetts, serving families through four key services areas; Early Education and Care, Behavioral Health Services, Youth and Family Services and Housing and Stabilization. There are 22 programs operating under those four services areas. CSR operates across in 4 cities, has a staff of 400 employees, and an operating budget of $28M.OVERVIEW:Childrens Services of Roxbury is committed to providing support and services that build on the strengths of the biological family system, address possible risks, and prevent out-of-family placements. However, in situations where this is not possible, CSRs Comprehensive Foster Care Program works to place children in stable, loving, nurturing foster homes. Our goal is to find both short-term and long-term placements for at-risk children and youth with a broad range of emotional, physical and developmental special needs. Reunification with the childs biological family is our goal. When that is not feasible, foster care providers and staff work together to formulate an alternate plan for permanency such as kinship care, guardianship, or adoption.Summary:CSRs Intensive Foster Care Program works to place children in stable, loving, nurturing foster homes. Our goal is to find both short-term and long-term placements for at-risk children and youth with a broad range of emotional, physical, and developmental special needs. Reunification with the childs biological family is our goal. When that is not feasible, care providers and staff work together to formulate an alternate plan for permanency such as kinship care, guardianship, or adoption.Responsibilities:Weekly face to face contact with all clients on your caseload, specifically:

• Ensuring proper medication administration
• Collecting encounter forms from medical and dental visits
• Establishing rapport with your client and assisting to build a relationship between your client and the foster family
• Conflict resolution
• Trauma Informed Care
• Bedroom/house checks
• PAYA (with clients 14+)
• Will be assigned a duty day once per week
• Obtain and maintain Social Work/Mental Health License
• Required Participation in on call coverage as scheduled Monthly (minimum) family meetings with the entire foster family, including client Scheduling of and Attendance and Participation in meeting regulations
  • Help to coordinate two-week placement meetings (typically scheduled by Service Coordinator)
  • Ensure quarterly reviews are scheduled consistently for all clients on your caseload
  • Foster Care Reviews
  • School Meetings
  • Psychiatrist, therapy, medical and dental appointments as neededOngoing collateral Contact
    • DCF Social Worker
    • Lead Agency Service Coordinator
    • Service Providers (Physiatrists, therapists, daycare, afterschool program, etc.)
    • School administrators Response to emergencies (during or after business hours)
      • Child Crises
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Hospitalizations
      • Emergency Meetings
      • School suspensions
      • Police involvementDocumentation
        • Virtual Gateway (Treatment Plans, Progress Reviews, Incident Reports)
        • ETO (Administrative Checklists, Narratives, Monthly Reports) Meeting DCF, CSR and DEEC policies and procedures (and general file upkeep)
          • Referral Information (Birth Certificate and Assessments)
          • Child Placement Agreements with all appropriate signatures (DCF Social Worker, Family Resource, Foster Parent)
          • Grievance Policy
          • Medical Information (MassHealth Card, Medical Passport, Encounter Forms)
          • Legal documentation and correspondence
          • Release of Information
          • Maintain client files to be audit readyOther Expectations:
            • Weekly participation in supervision and unit meetings; Monthly participation in department meetings rotating between Roxbury and Tewksbury offices
            • Professionalism and a positive attitude across settings
            • Appropriate boundaries and work ethic
            • On call coverageEducational/Experience Requirements:
            • Masters level or bachelors level; in social work or a related field
            • Must have a valid drivers license without restrictions and have reliable transportation
            • Must be available during business hours (M?F, 9am 5pm) and flexible when dealing with crises or attending meetings outside of business hours
            • Must have excellent writing and communication skills
            • Must have typing skills and experience with Microsoft Office
            • Must be willing to work in collaboration with the childs entire Treatment Team, including: DCF social workers, Service Providers (therapists, physiatrists), biological families, school personnel etc. towards the goals of the childs Service Plan
            • Knowledge of referral coordination to community and private/public resources a plus
            • Experience in navigating any of the child-serving systems and experience advocating for children who are involved with behavioral health systems IDEAL MINDSETIncumbent should be creative, flexible and personableAn energetic go-getter with a bright spiritAn individual who loves achieving targets and aspiring towards an excellent employee experienceBENEFITSPaid sick, vacation, holidays and personal leaveHealth, vision and dental insurance401K planAccess to free, on-line CEU approved educational coursesEmployee discounts program providing discounts on thousands of products and servicesWork with a professional, dedicated and compassionate team of peopleHelp us continue the important work of changing and saving livesPI216037009

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