Position:

Foster Care On-Call Caseworker

Reports to:        Foster Care Supervisor or Coordinator

Summary:
Part-time, back up to the regular on call caseworkers to manage foster care emergencies after business hours. Bachelor’s degree, valid driver’s license, and child welfare experience required. Must live within an hour radius of COBYS main office in Lancaster, PA. Responsible for after-hours foster care crises and emergency placements. Required to attend one foster care meeting per month during business hours. Current background checks required prior to start date. Compensation for a minimum of six hours per week guaranteed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; social service field preferred
• Must pass State Police, Childline, and FBI clearances and pre-employment medical appraisal
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and vehicle registration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly respond to answering service calls after office hours, during weekends, and on holidays
• Provide support and referrals to resource families as needed in consultation with supervisory staff
• Notify appropriate parties regarding medical/psychiatric emergencies or safety concerns
• Receive referrals and facilitate placements for emergency foster care and standby care
• Complete required documentation and reports
• Participate in required meetings and training as per COBYS policy

Required Skills & Training:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage emergency situations and unpredictable workload demands
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to develop professional relationships and to discuss sensitive and complex issues in a professional manner
• Willingness to initiate difficult conversations during times of crisis/stress
• Willingness to work within COBYS mission statement and core values

Send resumes to recruitment@cobys.org.