What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster care fAMIly consultant position at Bloom?
CAREERS AT BLOOM OUR YOUTH INC
Fayetteville, GA, 30214
(770) 460-6652 |
https://bloomouryouth.org/
Job Title
Foster Care Family ConsultantEnsure that children living in Bloom foster homes are safe and receiving the individualized case management services they need for healing, well-being and permanency.
About Bloom Our Youth Inc
A nationally-recognized and accredited 501(c)3 non-profit located in Fayetteville, GA, Bloom connects the community to evidence-based, outcome-driven programs that support and strengthen the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
There are 11,000 innocent children in Georgia’s foster care system, removed from their homes through no fault of their own.
Separated from the only life they have known, they are scared, confused, and usually empty-handed.
But they are not alone because we are with them.
And we are transforming the path laid out before them.
Bloom is a refuge where foster children can find safe, nurturing foster families with the training and support to help them heal, and free resources like clothing, school supplies, and toys so they can focus on thriving.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foster Care Family Consultant will ensure that children living in Bloom foster homes are safe and receiving the individualized case management services they need for healing, well-being and permanency. The Foster Care Family Consultant will maintain exceptional service relationships with Bloom foster families while maintaining a caseload of 12-15 children.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the development and management of individual treatment plans with the input of the family, legal guardian or significant others.
- Provide or coordinate therapeutic supportive services and/or resources to Bloom foster children with mild/moderate/severe emotional, behavioral, or physical needs.
- Advocate on behalf of the child and family with social service agencies, court, police, medical, school and mental health professionals.
- Establish a formal process for reviewing cases and communicating information between agencies and referral sources.
- Conduct home visits, monthly Quality Assurance checks and provide ongoing assessments to ensure foster homes remain compliant with foster care regulations.
- Comply with documentation requirements and mandated deadlines established by DHS, OPM, ORCC, and Bloom in GA SCORE, GA SHINES and Childtrax.
- Provide crisis stabilization services and participate in the on-call, after-hours cell phone rotation in order to respond to foster care referrals and provide emergency assistance to Bloom foster parents and foster children.
- Assist with placement of children into Bloom foster homes by coordinating arrangements between the state placement worker and the Bloom foster parent.
- Participate in individual supervision, case conferences, staff meetings, case planning meetings, and team meetings.
- Provide training and resource development to foster parents specific to the needs of their respective foster child(ren).
- Adhere to all mandated and critical incident reporting guidelines.
- Assist with other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
This is a full- time position requiring flexibility of schedule. Some weekends and nights required. Travel throughout the metro Atlanta area, Fayette County, and surrounding areas.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
- At least two years’ experience in foster care case management preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
- Able to pass a criminal records check, child protective services check, and motor vehicle check.
- Experience working in GA Shines and GA Score preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must have a caring and positive attitude and be passionate about helping children and families in the foster care system.
- Computer efficiency with strong analytical skills and in- depth knowledge of child welfare best practices.
- Must be culturally competent, a team player and have high standards of excellence.
