Foster Care Home Finder

Northern-Rivers-Family-of-Service; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY, is seeking a Foster Care Home Finder to recruit, train, certify and maintain foster and pre-adoptive homes for children from birth through age 21. This on-site role reports to the Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator.

A Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required, along with at least two years of experience and a valid New York driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Requires a valid New York driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents.
• 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.
• Complete all paperwork for the certification process.
• Prepare and present NTDC training for potential foster parents.
• Assess families’ ability to foster children as it relates to the 14 Characteristics of Successful Parents who Foster or Adopt.
• Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes.
• Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes.
• Facilitate agency pre-certification trainings.
• Maintain certified foster family records.
• Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly reauthorization narrative with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home.
• Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team.
• Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home.
• Consult with Program Coordinator on homes and placement of children.
• Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY 12304 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelors Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

As a Foster Care Home Finder, you will recruit, train, certify, and maintain foster and pre-adoptive foster homes to children from birth through age 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Each foster parent receives training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator and you will work on-site

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents
• 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
• Complete all paperwork for the certification process
• Prepare and present NTDC training for potential foster parents
• Assess families’ ability to foster children as it relates to the 14 Characteristics of Successful Parents who Foster or Adopt
• Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes
• Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes
• Facilitate agency pre-certification trainings
• Maintain certified foster family records
• Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly reauthorization narrative with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home
• Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team
• Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home
• Consult with Program Coordinator on homes and placement of children
• Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts

Requirements and Education

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field
• At least two years of related experience
• Requires a valid New York driver’s license

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.