Foster Care Caseworker

NATURE OF WORK:

• Responsible for the provision of casework services to individuals and/or their families including children to assist them with their social, emotional, economic and environmental difficulties.  This position is responsible for the provision and/or arrangement of an array of services including but not limited to individual and/or family counseling, parent education, crisis intervention, etc.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

• Receives direct day to day supervision from the Case Supervisor and Senior Caseworker of the Steuben County Department of Social Services; Receives supervision and support from the Director of Home & Habilitation Services of Pathways, Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related Human Service Field.
• At least one year of direct experience working with troubled youth and their families.
• Background Check: Must meet the requirements of the School Age Care, Day Care, and/or Mental Health Regulations regarding a State Central Register Clearance regarding history of abuse/maltreatment of children.
• A valid driver’s license that meets insurability guidelines.