Four Oaks
RRTS Caseworker – Ankeny
Four Oaks is looking for an RRTS Caseworker to specialize in providing services in the Ankeny/Des Moines area.
What You Will Do
Conduct pre‑screening activities for potential foster families.
Write complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments for prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommend licensure and/or adoption approval and submit timely to HHS.
Meet contract requirements for supportive contacts for Resource Families with or without placements.
Support Resource Families to keep children stable for as long as a placement is needed.
Provide pre‑service and/or in‑service training as requested.
Assist with or provide recommendations regarding match referrals.
Assess strengths and limitations of placement options.
Assist with troubleshooting procedures when matches are potentially delayed.
When requested, promptly provide one or more names of Resource Families who may meet the requested referral criteria for a child.
Document contact with Resource Families timely using appropriate CareMatch procedures and required forms.
Assess permanency needs of the child/youth.
Conduct initial, renewal, update, ICPC, and relative home studies as assigned.
Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication with HHS/JCS.
Travel as necessary to complete job functions, including attending stakeholder meetings, meeting Resource Families in their home environment, and attending training or support group venues.
Meet with prospective or current Resource Families/children in their homes at designated intervals as contract requires, which may include evenings and weekends.
Support pre‑adoptive families through to adoption to assure stability.
Maintain current and accurate awareness of all Iowa Administrative Code Resource Family licensing/approval standards.
Assist Resource Families in remaining in compliance with standards.
Why Work Here
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Growth & advancement opportunities
Excellent paid leave time package
7 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Business casual work environment
What You Need
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
At least one year of related experience.
Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems preferred.
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What You Will Do
Conduct pre‑screening activities for potential foster families.
Write complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments for prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommend licensure and/or adoption approval and submit timely to HHS.
Meet contract requirements for supportive contacts for Resource Families with or without placements.
Support Resource Families to keep children stable for as long as a placement is needed.
Provide pre‑service and/or in‑service training as requested.
Assist with or provide recommendations regarding match referrals.
Assess strengths and limitations of placement options.
Assist with troubleshooting procedures when matches are potentially delayed.
When requested, promptly provide one or more names of Resource Families who may meet the requested referral criteria for a child.
Document contact with Resource Families timely using appropriate CareMatch procedures and required forms.
Assess permanency needs of the child/youth.
Conduct initial, renewal, update, ICPC, and relative home studies as assigned.
Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication with HHS/JCS.
Travel as necessary to complete job functions, including attending stakeholder meetings, meeting Resource Families in their home environment, and attending training or support group venues.
Meet with prospective or current Resource Families/children in their homes at designated intervals as contract requires, which may include evenings and weekends.
Support pre‑adoptive families through to adoption to assure stability.
Maintain current and accurate awareness of all Iowa Administrative Code Resource Family licensing/approval standards.
Assist Resource Families in remaining in compliance with standards.
Why Work Here
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Growth & advancement opportunities
Excellent paid leave time package
7 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Business casual work environment
What You Need
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
At least one year of related experience.
Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems preferred.
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