Foster Care Navigator AFPRR

Judson Center; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a Foster Care Navigator to provide direct support and guidance to foster parents. Responsibilities include assisting families in the licensing process and serving as a liaison between families and agencies.

The ideal candidate will possess personal experience in the child welfare system and have excellent communication skills. This role requires flexibility with hours and the ability to work statewide as necessary.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with the child welfare system.
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures.
• Involvement in the local foster family community.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to foster parents.
• Assist families in navigating the licensing process.
• Establish rapport with families quickly.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of child welfare policies

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own vehicle

Job description

Position: Foster Care Navigator AFPRR

Location: Wayne, Macomb & Washtenaw County

Job Id: 1657

# of Openings: 2

Position: Foster Care Navigator, AFPRR

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Regional Resource Team Supervisor

Job Summary

The Foster Care Navigator is responsible for providing direct support and guidance to current and prospective foster parents through in-person contact, telephone contact, and/or email, depending on the needs of the foster parents.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be available to prospective foster families and assist them in navigating through the licensing process.
• Serve as liaison between the licensing worker or child placing agency, and the current or prospective foster family when need for clarification.
• Ability to work independently and meet job requirements
• Ability to Provide Foster Care Licensing Support Services to the Native American Community.
• Provide quality customer service primarily via phone and email
• Sensitive to the concerns of potential foster parents
• Ability to establish rapport quickly and effectively with families
• Ability to identify resources available to adoptive families statewide
• Ability to share personal experiences with foster care in a professional manner with the public
• Ability to maintain contract compliance
• Participates in required trainings.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Personal experience with the child welfare system as a licensed foster, adoptive, relative or kinship caregiver
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures
• Involvement in the local foster family community and foster family groups
• Ability to related to current and prospective adoptive, foster and kinship families
• Ability to relate to local DHS and private agency personnel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate families with whom the Foster Care Navigator works
• Ability to travel/work statewide as necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment and in the community as needed.
• Position may require evening and weekend hours.
• Possible stressful environment working with families and court system.
• Fast paced, enthusiastic and team oriented workplace.