What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Home Finder position at The Children's Home?
Who We Are
The
Children's Home mission is to partner with children,
families, and communities throughout New York State to
inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy
relationships for positive futures.
$22-$24/hour
Position Summary
The Foster Care Home Finder/Recruiter is responsible for recruiting and assessing potential foster homes, which comprises training and case management of the certification process. Our Home Finders ensure that every child in foster care has a safe, healthy and nurturing foster home. The individual in this position will also be required to maintain each certified foster home, including recertifying each home; ensuring agency and state standards are met within their licensure. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with clients, families, staff, and community contacts with a diversity of backgrounds and life situations. Experience in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach is preferred. Time management, strong written and verbal communication, problem solving, and organizational skills required. Knowledge of issues related to children in care, Family Centered Practice and foster family care is preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum insurability requirements during employment. Working knowledge of computers is required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents.
- Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents.
- Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents and complete home studies for all recommended foster homes.
- Complete all paperwork for the certification process.
- Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and timely written reports on all homes on case load.
- Assist and support foster parents in meeting challenges and achieving success, through participation in administrative meetings, referral for additional services, or other interventions, as necessary.
- Act as point of contact for all the foster families on assigned work load.
Requirements
Education
- An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience
- Two (2) years' experience in child welfare and/or social work required.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Children’s Home
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces
and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and
families we work with. We have created an inclusive and
mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek
quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative
team and make our mission of partnering with youth and
families their long-term goal.
Salary : $22 - $24
