Foster Family Development Specialist

Josiah White's; Greenwood (IN); Hybrid; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Josiah White's seeks a Resource Family Developer to recruit, assess, license, and support foster families in Indiana. You will evaluate suitability, maintain licensing records, and ensure compliance with state standards while collaborating with staff and community partners.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to uphold Christian values and professional integrity in all interactions and placements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least one of: three years of supervised paid casework, one year of supervised paid casework in a licensed child placing agency or with the department, or one year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Aufgaben

• Recruit, assess, and license prospective foster parents in accordance with Indiana state regulations and agency standards.
• Evaluate the abilities and therapeutic capacity of potential foster parents through interviews, home studies, and reference checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date foster home licensing records, ensuring all required documents, training hours, and compliance standards are met.
• Provide ongoing support and retention efforts for licensed foster parents through regular communication, home visits, and problem-solving assistance.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-service and in-service training to help foster parents meet Department of Child Services requirements.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Intake Coordinator, and Family Specialists to match foster children with appropriate families and support successful placements.
• Advocate for foster parents’ needs and rights, ensuring access to resources, training, and guidance to provide quality care.
• Maintain professional communication and relationships with foster families, staff, placing agencies, and community partners while upholding confidentiality and Christian values.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Christian values alignment

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

3 years supervised paid casework

1 year casework in licensed agency/Dept

Graduate training in social work

Valid driver’s license

Jobbeschreibung

Josiah White's seeks a Resource Family Developer to recruit, assess, license, and support foster families in Indiana. You will evaluate suitability, maintain licensing records, and ensure compliance with state standards while collaborating with staff and community partners.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to uphold Christian values and professional integrity in all interactions and placements.