Job Description
About Us
Since 2007, Embrace Treatment Foster Care has been working with families and local Departments of Social Services throughout Virginia to provide safe families for children in foster care. Embrace TFC staff are here to support children in foster care, as well as foster families to ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. Embrace TFC strives to ensure all members involved in the child’s life are supported and are receiving the resources they need to be successful.
About the Role
Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Embrace Foster Care, an ncgCARE partner, is seeking a Foster Care Case Worker to join our team. At Embrace Treatment Foster Care, our mission is to provide foster children with the best chance for a successful future. Through our CARE model, we offer a comprehensive system of support, training, and guidance, empowering foster families to create a nurturing environment for each child’s growth. Join our team and help transform lives by supporting families and children in need! The Foster Care Case Worker plays a vital role in our mission to deliver coordinated, individualized care to our communities.
As a Foster Care Case Worker, you will provide:
- Case Management and Support:
- Conduct interviews with children and families, and complete detailed home studies.
- Develop individualized treatment and service plans that address each child’s unique needs.
- Provide counseling and guidance to children and families throughout placement or discharge.
- Child and Family Supervision:
- Oversee children in foster, resource, and adoptive homes, as well as independent living arrangements.
- Perform regular assessments to determine the child’s needs for medical, psychosocial, educational, and nutritional services.
- Service Coordination and Continuity:
- Link children to appropriate services, minimizing barriers to care and coordinating with other agencies to ensure comprehensive service access.
- Assist in arranging referrals for medical, remedial, and dental services as outlined in each child’s treatment plan.
- Monitor the ongoing progress of each case, evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and collaborating with involved parties, including family assessment teams.
- Education and Counseling:
- Build a supportive, trusting relationship with the child, promoting growth and well-being in alignment with the service plan.
- Educate children and families on available resources and work closely with team members to prepare comprehensive case plans.
This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.
Compensation
This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.
- Compensation: $47,649.66 - $61,186.56
Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.
What You Can Expect
- Support foster children and families through case management, counseling, and individualized care plans.
- Conduct home visits, interviews, and regular assessments to ensure children’s safety and well-being.
- Coordinate services like medical, educational, and community resources to meet each child’s needs.
- Build trusting relationships with children and families while helping guide them toward stability and growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews, home studies, and assessments for children and foster families.
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment and service plans for each child.
- Coordinate medical, educational, counseling, and community support services.
- Maintain regular communication with families, foster homes, and partner agencies to track progress and ensure quality care.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work or a related field (sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling) from an accredited institution, or
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field with relevant experience in casework services.
- Experience:
- At least one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families with a master’s degree, or
- Two years of experience in casework services with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Why Join Us
We are focused on creating a model where clinicians are supported, not overloaded. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your schedule, the support to maintain a steady caseload, and the opportunity to grow within a stable, mission-driven organization.
Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from our competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
Legal Notice:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be authorized to work in the United States. Compensation varies based on licensure, experience, and caseload. ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.