What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certification Coach position at FORESTDALE INC.?
Forestdale (FD) is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care (FC) services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in Queens & Brooklyn. We help thousands of families work through acute & complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. FD’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.”
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
Salary Range:
Bachelors - $29.12/hr - $31.04/hr
Bachelors (Bilingual)- $30.22/hr - $32.15/hr
Masters - $30.22/hr - $33.24/hr
Masters (Bilingual) - $31.59/hr - $34.34/hr
Masters (Bilingual & License) - $34.43/hr - $37.09/hr
Benefits
- Four weeks' vacation
- Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
- Pension plan
- 401(k), 7% employer contribution 2% match
- Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Address:
67-35 112th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Additional Information
Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
Salary : $29 - $37
