The Baby Fold
Location
Normal, Illinois
Salary
$52,416 - $56,000 / YEAR
The ASAP Caseworker conducts in-home assessments and provides voluntary services to families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing counseling interventions, and offering advocacy and support to ensure child safety and family preservation.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field and possess at least two years of casework experience. The role requires a valid driver's license, the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, and the capacity to pass necessary background checks.
Description The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Life & Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Headspace Care - coaching, therapy, & psychiatry Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services Candidly - student loan navigation support Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities
The ASAP Caseworker is responsible for assessing and providing voluntary services to Central Illinois families formed through adoption and subsidized guardianship. Services include in-home assessments, crisis and other counseling interventions, education, training, support groups, respite, advocacy and referrals to community services. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.
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1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required. 2. Minimum of two (2) years of casework experience strongly preferred. 3. Knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and trauma-informed practice to specific cases. 4. Willingness to work evening & weekend hours when necessary to meet the needs of the agency/ children/ families that we serve. 5. Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce. 6. Must travel for job responsibilities up to 50% of the workday, including long distance driving, the ability to enter the homes of families in the service area, 7. A valid driver’s license that has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance as defined by agency policy. 8. Must pass necessary background checks.