Foster Care/Resource Parent Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Worker provides services to children, their families referred from County Children and Youth agencies as well as Philadelphia Community Umbrella agencies filling the role of Foster Care Worker for County referred cases and the role of Resource Parent Support Worker in CUA referred cases.

The Worker’s role in foster care case referred by counties is to provide case management services for the triad of clients (children/youth, their families and the foster family caring for the child/youth, foster families) in their assigned caseload. The Worker works toward the overall goal of permanency for each legal family and child. He/she provides outreach to family members, offering assistance in meeting their goals.

The Worker’s role in cases subcontracted to Bethanna by a Community Umbrella Agency is to provide non-casement services to the foster resource parent caring for the child/youth placed in their home. The Worker ensures the foster resource home is in compliance with regulations and re-certifying homes by the anniversary date of their initial approval. The Worker supports the resource parent’s care of the child/youth placed in their home.

Home visits include locations in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. There is an opportunity for remote work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required. Experience in child welfare, casework, or child care is beneficial. Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Bethanna is a non-profit Christian organization that provides the highest quality system of care for children and families to ensure safety, restore emotional wellness, and build family stability. Bethanna provides adoption, child welfare services and behavioral health services in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and surrounding counties. Bethanna's Behavioral Health and Crisis Services are highly regarded for the use of evidence-based practices and prioritizing the families voice and vision during service delivery.
Bethanna provides robust clinical supervision and training opportunities to support its staff to achieve their career aspirations.

Bethanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex or any other protected status by federal, state or local laws, regulations and guidelines in regard to nondiscrimination.

Equal Opportunity / Smoke Free / Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Company Description

Bethanna is a non-profit Christian organization that provides the highest quality system of care for children and families to ensure safety, restore emotional wellness, and build family stability. Bethanna provides adoption, child welfare services and behavioral health services in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and surrounding counties. Bethanna's Behavioral Health and Crisis Services are highly regarded for the use of evidence-based practices and prioritizing the families voice and vision during service delivery. \r\nBethanna provides robust clinical supervision and training opportunities to support its staff to achieve their career aspirations.\r\n\r\nBethanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex or any other protected status by federal, state or local laws, regulations and guidelines in regard to nondiscrimination.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity / Smoke Free / Drug Free Workplace Employer.