Case Worker- Foster Care & Adoption

at Children and Families First of DE in Dover, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy and other services to birth families, resource parents and children/youth that have joined resource families. Work includes both Foster Care and Adoption case work.

• Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
• Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Testify at court hearings as necessary.
• Complete necessary court reports and court updates.
• Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
• Plan, design, and present educational programs as appropriate.
• Participates in training for foster care/adoption parents.
• Maintain agency standards regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity.
• Position based in Dover, with state-wide travel required.