What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certification Coach position at FORESTDALE INC.?
Job Summary
The Certification Coach is responsible for working with prospective foster parents, helping them navigate the certification process and supporting them through their placement.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
- Processed and managed applicants inquiries
- Completes home studies, reauthorizations of kinship homes and regular homes
- Conducts home visits to foster homes as a part of certification/recertification process
- Completes safety review when changes are made to a foster home
- Facilitates monthly foster parents training when necessary
- Assists in emergency situations as needed
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency policies, procedures and OCFS regulations, including but not limited to HIPPA
- Other duties as required by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related subject from an accredited College or University
- Self-motivated, organized, team player and creativity
- Completion of NTDC with TRIPP principles TOT or willing to complete 3 weeks of training once hired.
- Ability to attend all agency mandated trainings
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group or large group settings
- Strong attention to detail; ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
- Fluency in Spanish/French a plus
