**$500.00 bonus available to new hires after 3 months of service**

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides in home Counseling services to Treatment Foster Care children and Foster families.  Provides ongoing case support, coordination and advocacy to ensure a safe and stable environment for children in out of home care.  Ensures homes are licensed and maintained according to Wisconsin state statutes including any required training.

• Reviews referrals for TFC placement and assists with making appropriate matches.
• Conducts initial licensing visits to prospective TFC parent to ensure initial compliance with licensing standards.
• Complete applicable licensing paper work, reports and documentation in a timely manner for final approval of Program Administrator.
• Maintains program identified caseload of TFC children and foster homes (usually 8-10).
• Provide in home support consultation, one to one training, counseling and case management at minimum bi-weekly, which may include individual and family consultation and meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention to families, including responding to specific needs (after hour responsibilities based on team coverage needs).
• Inputs data and thoroughly documents all interactions in required agency systems for analysis and review.
• Attend and participates in relevant court and/or school appointments, medication reviews, team meetings and represent the agency professionally and positively at all times.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• If Bachelor’s degree at least three years’ experience working with youth in Out of Home placement settings or relevant environments.
• If Master’s Degree, at least one year experience in Social Services and working with youth in Out of Home placements.
• Certification in Social Work required, licensing is preferred.
• Experience with SED clients preferred and experience in Trauma Informed Care.
• Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, some evenings and weekends required weekly.
• Demonstrated Proficiency  in written/verbal skills
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 4 &5) and  Knowledge of children psychiatric diagnosis.
• Experience in developing psycho/social assessments and Home studies.
• Experience working with families.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• General office environment.  In-home and community settings during client visits.
• Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position.