Four Oaks
RRTS Caseworker – Waterloo
Four Oaks
What you will do As the Caseworker you will specialize in providing services in
Black Hawk and Butler counties.
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 with 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 late.
When requested, promptly respond to 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 functions of the job, 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 required by contract at times of day on days of the week when the family is available, often including 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 with remaining in compliance with standards.
What you need
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
One year of related experience.
Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems is preferred.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Non‑profit Organizations
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What you will do As the Caseworker you will specialize in providing services in
Black Hawk and Butler counties.
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 with 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 late.
When requested, promptly respond to 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 functions of the job, 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 required by contract at times of day on days of the week when the family is available, often including 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 with remaining in compliance with standards.
What you need
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
One year of related experience.
Knowledge of the foster care and adoption systems is preferred.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Non‑profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr