Foster Parent Certification Coach

Forestdale, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks' vacation

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability

401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2%

Tax-deferred health care/dependentcare

Job summary

Forestdale, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Certification Coach to help current and prospective foster parents navigate certification and recertification, ensuring documents meet OCFS and ACS standards.

The role partners with families to streamline licensing and licensing readiness. The Engagement Specialist duties include working with current foster parents, maintaining clear communication, problem solving, and supporting families through the licensing process with flexibility for evenings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related subjects from an accredited College or University.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Completes home studies for kinship and non-kinship foster homes.
• Guides applicants through completion of required paperwork and background checks.
• Support families through the certification process by checking in frequently to respond to inquiries, questions or concerns.
• Completes annual reauthorizations for all certified foster homes.
• Conducts home visits to assess safety, readiness and compliance with licensing standards.
• Facilitate quarterly foster parents training as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date case records in accordance with state, local and agency policies.
• Ensure all case records are updated in both connections and binti.
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends based on program needs.
• Other duties as required by the supervisor

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Bilingual (Spanish/French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Forestdale, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Certification Coach to help current and prospective foster parents navigate certification and recertification, ensuring documents meet OCFS and ACS standards.

The role partners with families to streamline licensing and licensing readiness. The Engagement Specialist duties include working with current foster parents, maintaining clear communication, problem solving, and supporting families through the licensing process with flexibility for evenings