Foster Parent Advocate & Community Resources Lead

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a candidate to develop resources for foster parents. The role involves advocating for resource parents, providing support, and facilitating training. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and experience in foster care or adoption within NYC. This position offers a per diem hybrid work schedule, primarily based in Brooklyn, with travel throughout New York City's Five Boroughs.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with foster care or adoption in NYC preferred.
• Willingness to implement new strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for resource parents and mediate between parties.
• Provide support to new resource and kinship parents.
• Visit foster parents to offer necessary assistance.
• Facilitate support groups and trainings for foster parents.

Skills

Supportive counseling/mediation

Experience with foster care

Advocacy

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a candidate to develop resources for foster parents. The role involves advocating for resource parents, providing support, and facilitating training. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and experience in foster care or adoption within NYC. This position offers a per diem hybrid work schedule, primarily based in Brooklyn, with travel throughout New York City's Five Boroughs.