Bilingual Family Developer

Family Builders is a non-profit, licensed foster care and adoption agency, whose mission is to build permanent families for children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or medical, physical or emotional condition.

Family Builders strives for an inclusive and antiracist workplace culture that advances belonging and well-being for staff. Family Builders is committed to a workforce representing people from all identities, backgrounds, abilities and perspectives; valuing the voices, experiences, culture, and intersectional identities of each individual. Our efforts to support employees are grounded in Family Builders’ advocacy for culturally informed care and our goals to promote awareness, education and systemic change regarding race and culture.

SUMMARY:

We have an immediate opening for a Family Developer. The Family Developer is responsible for providing support services to both English and Spanish speaking families seeking to foster and adopt a child, oversee all family documentation for compliance with government regulations, organize and maintain documentation and files for families. They will provide office, clerical, staff and program support and serve as front office reception.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or an equivalent degree or equivalent experience. They will have fluency and the ability to translate in both written and spoken Spanish and English, and able to communicate effectively with families from all backgrounds. Candidate must be very detail-oriented with strong organizational, systems-management and writing skills; able to work independently within the position’s scope, compliance structures, and established systems; and has strong computer skills, including comfort with Word, Excel, Google Suite, and ability to learn new databases.  The successful candidate will be able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment with consistent accuracy, attention to detail, organization, prioritization and confidentiality.  Ability to frequently remain in a stationary position, at a workstation. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.  Ability to frequently type and use a computer. Commitment to the mission of Family Builders.

Family Builders offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, employee assistance, pension, and a generous leave schedule. The salary for this position is $50,000.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Family Builders by Adoption, 1900 Embarcadero, Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94606, or email jobs[at]familybuilders[dot]org.

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