Intact Family Services Caseworker - BA Required

*Please be sure only to apply if you have a BACHELORS Degree or higher*

About Us:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902 offering lifecritical support such as foster care special education early childhood programming and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes stable lives and the futures they deserve.

Benefits & Perks:We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Intact Family Services Caseworker include:

• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan 403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
• No cost Life Insurance & LongTerm Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid Vacation Personal time Sick time and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• NEW No fee No credit check $1500 Line of Credit for medical mental health & veterinary services
• NEW Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Flexible selfdetermined scheduling

Summary of Working as an Intact Family Services Caseworker:

• The Intact Family Services Caseworker is responsible for providing familybased intervention and family preservation services to families with open intact family cases referred by DCFS.
• Seeking a selfstarter to fill this full time hourly role 37.5 hours per week) working a mix of office and field work (some evening and weekend duties as needed to serve clients schedules).
• Pay: hourly/nonexempt equivalent to $50336/yearbased on experience certification and education
• Signon Bonus for those with Intact CWEL: $2500

Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of strengths needs and risk factors in accordance with the Intact Family Services plan.
• Service Planning: With the input of client families develops and implements service plans in accordance with the Intact Family Services plan. Directs implementation of client services and treatment goals. Makes referrals to community service providers to address issues such as housing mental health substance abuse treatment or domestic violence.
• Case Management Advocacy and Support: In accordance with each familys service plan provides case management mentoring advocacy support and education that will protect children and preserve families. Counsels individuals regarding issues including but not limited to: parenting unemployment housing substance abuse domestic violence trauma child care and/or medical care.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting: Completes and maintains case notes client records reports and other required documentation according to agency guidelines for completeness accuracy and timeliness.
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws DCFS Rules and Procedures and the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals. Provides court testimony related to services provided to clients as required. Informs the supervisor of any legal issues related to agency services.

Requirements of an Intact Family Services Caseworker:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field.
• At least one year of child welfare or direct case management experience required.
• Valid drivers license with adequate auto insurance
• CWEL (Child Welfare Employee License) preferred but will provide training for licensure if needed

Statement of Inclusion: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations seek out different perspectives and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Contact Us:

• For more information on job opportunities at The Baby Fold please visitwww.thebabyfold/careers/tbf

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