JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit, assess, train, develop and verify new foster/foster-adopt/adoptive homes within established timelines.
- Schedule, facilitate and lead Pre-Service Training for incoming parents.
- Utilize various screening and selection tools during pre-service process for new families.
- Review new foster/foster-adopt/adoptive parent applications with the Director of Foster and Adoption Services prior to acceptance into the program.
- Conducts home study interviews and writes home study in a timely manner.
- Identify, plan and attend various recruitment opportunities – HHH monthly information meetings, CPS information meetings, match parties. etc.
- Completes an in person walkthrough of foster/adoptive homes to ensure compliance with safety and minimum standards, as well as HHH policies.
- Assist with ongoing foster/adopt parent training.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services field
- One year of child placing experience under direct supervision of a person fully qualified as a Child Placement Management Staff is required or one year of working with the foster care population in a direct care capacity.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
SCHEDULE:
- Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays due to when trainings take place or when recruitment events occur.
- Some evening work required due to scheduling of training, events, etc.
- Flexibility with scheduling is a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Can you work weekends and evenings?
Education:
Experience:
- Child placement or foster care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person