Foster Care - Social Worker Case Manager II- Lynchburg - Sign-on Bonus up to $2500
Our program is growing!!! And we need GREAT Foster Care Social Workers/Case Managers who love youth and have a strong desire to see them thrive and succeed to join our team of dedicated Social Workers/Case Managers. If this sounds like an exciting career keep reading.
Quality / Commitment / Results - If these are the ideals that drive you to want to make a difference in a child’s life, then Alliance wants you! Alliance is dedicated to the success of the children and families we serve and is looking for like-minded employees. Smaller caseloads allow you to better serve our children and foster families.
Alliance Human Services, Inc. has an exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager to join our not-for-profit, therapeutic foster care agency, located in Lynchburg, VA. We are looking for a Bachelor’s level Social Worker/Case Manager, (Master’s preferred), to coordinate the treatment of the children we place with foster parents, in and around the Lynchburg community. Work on some evenings and weekends may be required based on the families’ schedules. With rotating on-call schedule after 90-days beginning with shadowing to get you acclimated.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can creatively solve problems, make clinically sound decisions, inspire confidence, and facilitate communication, this may be the job for you!
Education and/ or Experience:
MUST HAVE: At least 1 year of experience as a case manager in the social work or human service field and working with families. If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in a related field of social work or human services.
OR
MUST HAVE: At least 2 years of experience as a case manager in the social work or human service field and working & providing casework to children and families. If you possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in any other field of study.
Benefits:
· Cell Phone, Mileage, & AAA Reimbursement available.
· Employee Assistance Program
o You and your family can enjoy this benefit from your first day of employment.
· Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Employer Sponsored Life Insurance. As well as cafeteria benefits which include Colonial Life, Aflac, Pet Insurance just to name a few.
o You are eligible for these benefits at 90 days of employment.
· 401-K
o You are eligible to participate in this benefit after 180 days of employment.
· Tuition Reimbursement
o There are a number of colleges and universities in and around the Lynchburg area. Liberty University, Longwood University with many others as viable options.
· 401-K Employer match
o You are eligible for these benefits after a year of employment.
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What does the workday include?
· Conducting home visits and foster parent support meetings in Lynchburg & surrounding areas.
· Maintaining current and complete progress notes and other documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
· Facilitating quarterly case conferences for the client.
· Providing training to foster parents and assist in foster parent training, planning, and development.
· Representing the agency in court, with other agencies and foster parents.
· Assisting with legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities.
· Maintaining knowledge of certified family / home standards and practices.
· Maintaining confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions.
· Participating in rotational on-call system providing emergency coverage and crisis intervention support, while receiving additional compensation during your rotation.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Caring and Compassion is what we do. If this position describes your skill set, please apply today!
Alliance Human Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Social work or Human Services: 1 year (Required)
- Child welfare with Bachelors Degree any Field: 2 years (Required)
- Child welfare with Human Services Degree: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person