St. Charles Youth & Family Services
Social Worker-Treatment Foster Care
St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
$500.00 bonus available to new hires after 3 months of service
GENERAL SUMMARY
Provides in home Counseling services to Treatment Foster Care children and Foster families. Provides ongoing case support, coordination and advocacy to ensure a safe and stable environment for children in out of home care. Ensures homes are licensed and maintained according to Wisconsin state statutes including any required training. RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches. Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parent to ensure initial compliance with licensing standards. Complete applicable licensing paper work, reports and documentation in a timely manner for final approval of Program Administrator. Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes (usually 8-10). Provide in home support consultation, one to one training, counseling and case management at minimum bi-weekly, which may include individual and family consultation and meetings. Provide crisis intervention to families, including responding to specific needs (after hour responsibilities based on team coverage needs). Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review. Attend and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings and represent the agency professionally and positively at all times. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required, Master’s degree preferred. If Bachelor’s degree at least three years’ experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments. If Master’s Degree, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements. Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred. Experience with SED clients preferred and experience in Trauma Informed Care. Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance. Ability to work a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends required weekly. Demonstrated Proficiency in written/verbal skills Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 4 &5) and Knowledge of children psychiatric diagnosis. Experience in developing psycho/social assessments and Home studies. Experience working with families. WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to lift 30 lbs. General office environment. In-home and community settings during client visits. Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
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Provides in home Counseling services to Treatment Foster Care children and Foster families. Provides ongoing case support, coordination and advocacy to ensure a safe and stable environment for children in out of home care. Ensures homes are licensed and maintained according to Wisconsin state statutes including any required training. RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches. Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parent to ensure initial compliance with licensing standards. Complete applicable licensing paper work, reports and documentation in a timely manner for final approval of Program Administrator. Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes (usually 8-10). Provide in home support consultation, one to one training, counseling and case management at minimum bi-weekly, which may include individual and family consultation and meetings. Provide crisis intervention to families, including responding to specific needs (after hour responsibilities based on team coverage needs). Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review. Attend and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings and represent the agency professionally and positively at all times. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required, Master’s degree preferred. If Bachelor’s degree at least three years’ experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments. If Master’s Degree, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements. Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred. Experience with SED clients preferred and experience in Trauma Informed Care. Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance. Ability to work a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends required weekly. Demonstrated Proficiency in written/verbal skills Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 4 &5) and Knowledge of children psychiatric diagnosis. Experience in developing psycho/social assessments and Home studies. Experience working with families. WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to lift 30 lbs. General office environment. In-home and community settings during client visits. Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.
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