Position Description
Caseworker II
Status:ExemptDept:Foster Care
Reports to:Program SupervisorClassification: 6P
BASIC FUNCTION:Provide services to DCFS wards and their families in order to achieve the permanency goal as outlined and explained in the client service plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Provide casework services to accepted children, including placement supervision, counseling and other supportive methods, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the natural family.
2.Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports and foster care case records on children and families served.
3.Advise and consult with foster parents to assure adequate understanding of the case situation and the needs of the child.
4.Prepare such records, reports, and file materials as required by DCFS.
5.Coordinate effectively with DCFS and other community agencies for the maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals of the cases assigned.
6.Submit reports as required by the program supervisor.
7.Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the responsibilities of the Foster Care Program.
8.Communicate problems and issues within the department to the program supervisor.
9.Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal.
10.Complete all mandatory agency and job specific training.
11.Perform other duties as assigned.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1.Attend required staff meetings, agency meetings, and such other meetings as requested by the Program Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field and three years experience.
2.No physical or mental impairments which would prevent, or render impossible, the performance of the duties of this position.
3.CERAP and DCFS Licensure.
4.Valid Illinois driver's license.
5.Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
6.Access to a vehicle for client transportation and outreach counseling when an agency vehicle is not available, and proof of personal auto insurance.
7.Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socio economic characteristics of persons served.
8.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
9.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
10.Ability to work flexible hours.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:Case Worker II (Continued)
ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
GuardianAngelCommunity Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.
All employees who do not have a written contract with the Agency identified as such for a specific fixed term of employment are employed at the will of the Agency.
I accept the position described above. I have had the opportunity to read this Position Description and to discuss its contents with my supervisor or program director, and I have received a copy for my own use.
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