Foster Care Social Worker: Part-time

Baltimore Adolescent Treatment and Guidance Organization, Inc. (BATGO, Inc.) Baltimore, Maryland
foster foster care treatment meetings emotional administrative group settings education foster driver’s license team psychosocial home visits
December 15, 2022
Baltimore Adolescent Treatment and Guidance Organization, Inc. (BATGO, Inc.)
Baltimore, Maryland
PART_TIME

We are seeking a part-time Caseworker to join our team! You will provide emotional and administrative support to youths in either individual or group settings. BATGO, Inc. provides a full range of therapeutic and career development services to the youth. The maximum caseload for the part-time position is 5 youths.

The Caseworker is responsible for managing certain aspects of the youth’s treatment program, including, but not limited to:

  • Ability to interview the youth and review their personal history.
  • Provide emotional and administrative support to youths in either individual or group settings.
  • Focus on the youth’s psychosocial needs, treatment goals, and permanency plans.
  • Conduct monthly and as needed home visits.
  • Develop and execute individual treatment plans.
  • Attending various meetings for the youth (i.e. education meetings, court hearings, Family Involvement Meetings).
  • Communicate youth updates to all relevant parties.
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
  • Serve as the family liaison between the youth and their Treatment Foster Parent.
  • Maintain accurate youth documentation.

Qualifications:

  • At least be a Maryland Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).
  • Previous experience in social work, counseling, or other related fields.
  • Have a compassionate and caring demeanor.
  • Ability to build rapport with youths and Treatment Foster Parents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Driver’s license and vehicle to conduct home and community visits.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Child Welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • at least a Maryland Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) (Required)

Work Location: One location


Report this job

Related articles