Resource Parent Support Worker
$45,074–$45,074 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide emergency and temporary foster care support services, conduct certification and recertification for kinship and foster parents, and complete assessments for resource homes. Manage assigned caseloads and an additional General Foster Care (GFC) load while ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania child welfare regulations. Coordinate services with providers, prepare monthly progress reports, and transport children as needed for placement transitions. Participate in the agency on-call rotation for crisis intervention and maintain accurate case records. Requires a Bachelor's in Social Work, one year of child welfare experience, and valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field
- Minimum of one (1) year of direct experience working with children and families in a child-related field
- Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI Clearances
- TB Test & Physical
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
- Registered and insured vehicle with proof of insurance
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Regular travel within the local city and county, with travel to surrounding counties as predicated by program and business needs
- Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods in office, remote, and community-based settings
- Ability to move about office environments and community locations, including homes, schools, partner agencies, and other service sites
- Ability to regularly ambulate within the community, navigate stairs, and enter and exit residences and other facilities while providing services
- Ability to travel as needed to conduct visits, meetings, trainings, and other program-related activities
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport files, program materials, supplies, and small equipment up to 20 lbs. as needed
- Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to effectively engage with children, families, community partners, and coworkers in a variety of settings
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in foster care, kinship care, child welfare, or family support services
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