Foster Care Worker
Company: TFI Family Services, Inc.
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
$2000 Sign-On Bonus****Average hourly rate is $24.47 (including
wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential,
etc.)****This position has remote capabilities for those that live
in or around the Kinsley areaFoster Care WorkerTFI is a leading
child welfare agency providing experience, compassion, quality
services and care. Our strength as an organization lies in the fact
that we do what is best for children and families. TFI continues to
create new resources and develop innovative solutions as we work to
meet the needs of families of children.Qualifications:Master's or
Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred. Bachelor's degree in
social service field with two or more years of experience is
required.Valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting
standards.Benefits:Competitive payFlexible ScheduleHealth
InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany paid Life
insurance401(k) Match20 days of personal leave in first year of
employment; 25 days after completion of year one11 paid
holidaysLongevity bonusEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending
ProgramReferral programThe Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent
company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and
Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates:
TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in
Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering
additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit
Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies
and other Nonprofits.As a Foster Care Worker, you will promote the
well-being of children in the Kansas Foster Care and Adoption
Services Program, participate in staff meetings and trainings and
coordinate with staff from other agencies involved in providing
foster care services.Manages a caseload of foster home
placements.Assess the need for placement, safety, family strengths
and needs, and placement resources for the child and care
provider/kinship caregivers.Plans for and facilitates permanency
and assists care providers and kinship caregivers in providing a
safe, nurturing environment for children in their care.Maintains a
close working relationship with public and private agencies
involved in providing foster care services/support.Provides
information to the responsible agency on all matters related to the
child, as required.Assists in the recruitment, training and
licensing of care providers.Attends case planning conferences at
required intervals.Conducts care provider home visits.Provides 24
hour, on-call support to care providers. Provides crisis
intervention, when required.Coordinates community resources for the
benefit of children served by the Kansas Foster Care and Adoption
Services Program.Accomplishes placement of children in properly
trained and licensed homes.Coordinates with intake and other
appropriate staff on the placement of children.Completes
documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive,
analytical and evaluative content.Coordinates with the Agency's
licensing staff to ensure regulatory compliance by care providers.
Reviews and monitors current licensing standards with care
providers.Coordinates with Agency program staff, and staff from
external public and private agencies, on the delivery of services
to children and families.Will be required to drive personal or
agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency
business.Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to
and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the
position.Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and
responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.Develops, promotes
and practices teamwork in all activities.If you want to make a
difference in a child's life, join our team today!TFI is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.To apply, please visit
www.Tfifamily.Org/employmentLP123
Keywords: TFI Family Services, Inc., Olathe , Foster Care Worker, Other , Olathe, Kansas
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