Foster & Adoptive Licensing Caseworker -Dubuque

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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dubuque Campus - Dubuque, IA 52001Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: Frequent Travel Required - Up to 50%Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do? As the Caseworker you will specialize in providing Licensing services in the counties of Buchanan and Delaware, IA. Specific duties include: Conducts pre-screening activities for potential foster families. Writes complete, thorough, and unbiased home study assessments or prospective and current foster and adoptive families, recommending licensure and/or adoption approval and submitting timely to HHS. Meets contract requirements for supportive contacts for Resource Families with or without placements. Supports Resource Families to keep children stable for as long as a placement is needed. Provides pre-service and/or in-service training as requested. Assists with or provides recommendations regarding match referrals. Assesses strengths and limitations of placement options. Assists with troubleshooting procedures when matches are potentially late. When requested to assist, promptly responds to provide one or more names o...