Foster Care Social Worker (RPSW II), Philadelphia NIA
Overview
You will own a caseload of 13-16 foster care and resource home cases at Progressive Life Center, driving reunification and permanency for children aged infancy to 21. You will serve as a team mentor, guiding placement and licensing of new foster homes while ensuring full compliance with COA standards. Working across Philadelphia, you'll collaborate with CUA/County agencies and internal teams. This role stands apart through its focus on culturally responsive care, using the NTU Service Delivery Model.
What You'll Do8
- 1Manage a caseload of 13-16 foster care and resource home cases, completing intake assessments and safety inspections.
- 2Serve as a team mentor to the Program Director, assisting with client placement and licensing of new foster homes.
- 3Provide case management, advocacy, and referrals, linking families to community resources and follow-up services.
- 4Develop service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, and maintain fully compliant client files.
- 5Run monthly on-call coverage, monitoring emergencies and after-hours calls.
- 6Submit CUA documentation bi-weekly and begin re-certification three months before foster parent license dates.
- 7Liaise between CUA/County workers and PLC, and train resource foster parents on certification requirements.
- 8Enter and maintain accurate data in FamCare and other contractual databases like HCSIS and the PA Foster Parent Registry.
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related human service field.
- 24-7 years of progressive experience with children, youth, and families in a human services setting.
- 3Experience with human services best practices and training.
- 4Proficiency with MS Office Suite and databases.
- 5Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact with diverse stakeholders.
- 6Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- 7Flexible schedule availability, including on-call rotations.
- 8Certification in NTU Service Delivery Model within one year of hire.
- 9CPR/First Aid certification and valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.
- 10Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Salary Insight
$45 - $49k per year
Location
Required Skills
Similar open positions
Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
VerifiedCase Planner, Foster Care & Child Welfare
You will manage a caseload of children in foster care, ensuring their safety and well-being while guiding them toward permanency. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, support foster parents with behavioral strategies, and represent cases in Family Court. Your work will span collaboration with schools, service providers, and biological families, all within the framework of ACS standards. This role offers the chance to advocate for vulnerable children and make a lasting impact in a mission-driven organization.
DCCCA
VerifiedFamily Preservation Services Case Manager
Lead culturally competent case management for children and families ensuring safety and stability through evidence-based practices. Own the referral process and collaborate with families to achieve positive outcomes within specified timelines. Provide weekly home visits and individualized support while maintaining detailed documentation and court reporting.
Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc
VerifiedSpecialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker Supervisor - APM
The Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker Supervisor oversees homes to ensure compliance with PA Chapter 3700 and supports Resource Parents in providing stability for children. This full-time position requires managing five supervisors and improving placement stability while decreasing higher-level services.
Compass Connections
VerifiedFoster Home Developer Compass Connections
Lead development initiatives for residential placements while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Oversee case loads and provide direct support to foster families. Drive improvements in care standards and collaborate across agencies.
Dynamic Service Solutions
VerifiedLead Youth Care Worker (Bilingual)
Dynamic Service Solutions seeks a compassionate Lead Youth Care Worker to lead trauma-informed care for children in our Residential Care Program. You will supervise staff ensure compliance with ORR standards and drive positive outcomes for youth. This role offers a mission-driven environment focused on stability and family reunification.
Smith Agency
VerifiedFoster Care Case Manager Job in Aurora, CO
You will coordinate and monitor foster care placements for children in Denver and Aurora, Colorado, ensuring safety, stability, and regulatory compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services rules. You will conduct home visits, complete home studies, and collaborate with foster families, county departments, schools, therapists, and courts. This role demands strong organizational skills and professional judgment to manage multiple priorities while maintaining audit-ready documentation. You will advocate for children and families, providing crisis intervention and participating in the on-call rotation. Smith Agency offers a supportive leadership team, paid training, and a mission-driven environment focused on long-term stability and meaningful outcomes.