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Foster Care Specialist - Bilingual

Better Living Foster Care and Family Services
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Are you searching for a company that prides itself on providing employees with a positive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and loyalty? If so, Better Living is the place for you! Better Living strives to be the best for our employees and our employees strive to be the best for the clients that we are serving. Better Living helps give hope and guidance to children and families within the foster care system throughout Nebraska.

The Foster Care Specialist position provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of educational and departmental activities to Foster Parents. This position is responsible for the coordination and organization of the Agency Supported Foster Care program(s). The Foster Care Specialist also supports Foster Parents well-being by providing resources, education / training, on-call support and face-to-face visits with both the foster parents and foster children. The Foster Care Specialist is expected to work in a collaborative manner with other company employees, as well as Case Workers, and other professionals using a team approach to provide quality services for foster parents and foster children at all times. The Foster Care Specialist will not practice or deliver services beyond the scope of their abilities or requirements. The Foster Care Specialist is responsible for record keeping in compliance with company policies and procedures and as required by NDHHS and future accrediting agency. Bilingual Foster Care Specialists receive a quarterly bonus.

Education / Certification Requirements :

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education / training, social work, criminal justice, human services or a related field.

Experience Requirements :

  • Previous experience in social work, human services or a related field preferred.
  • Skills / Qualifications including but not limited to :

  • Bilingual Preferred - $1000 annual stipend
  • Excellent listening and verbal communication (including de-escalation and redirection in times of conflict)
  • Teamwork
  • Demonstrates understanding and empathy for others
  • Current and valid Driver's License with no more than 3 points assessed
  • Current auto insurance that meets the minimum automobile liability and medical coverage required by Nebraska law
  • Excellent training skills using adult learning concepts
  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a professional and timely manner
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
  • Excellent problem-solving and stress management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Basic computer literacy skills, including PowerPoint, portal, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Legal compliance
  • Building relationships / rapport
  • Ability and desire to work as a team member
  • Work Location : Kearney / Grand Island / Hastings

    Job Type : Full time

    Pay : $22.25 - $24.00 / hour with a $1000 annual stipend for bilingual specialists

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