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Catholic Charities is hiring a Social Worker for our Foster Care Services. In this position, you will ensure the safety and overall well-being of children placed in foster care. You will work with existing public and/or private agency staff in coordinating services to ensure successful placement, referral and follow up services. This position is responsible for monitoring individual care plans for foster children and conduct necessary assessments and provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services, to teach skills for managing conflict more effectively treatments.
Qualified candidates will posses a LSW issued by the State of Ohio and a BSW (or BSW and be licensure eligible). Candidates must have an acceptable driving record and willing to transport clients in their personal vehicle.
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Program Statement:
For over 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided Foster Care and Adoption Services throughout the eight counties that make up the Diocese of Cleveland.
What you will do:
- Monitor assigned foster homes to assure ODJFS standards are met.
- Supervise/evaluate foster caregivers and foster children.
- Participate in on-going supervision to ensure quality of services within foster home.
- Participate in quality improvement activities; attend appropriate court hearings and case staffing
- Assist foster families in transportation needs of the foster children and/or other therapeutic related activities.
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Once you apply, email your resume to nascott@ccdocle.org for review.
Experience
Required
- 1 - 3 years: Professional experience in an Adoption/Foster Care Agency
Preferred
- 3 - 5 years: Case Management
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Licensed Social Worker
Behaviors
Preferred
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization