Foster Parent Support & Advocacy Specialist

Littleflowerny; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,378 - 39,123; Full time

Job summary

Littleflowerny is seeking a Foster Parent Advocate in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves supporting resource parents, attending necessary conferences, and facilitating support groups. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of relevant experience, ideally in foster care or adoption in NYC. The position offers a per diem hybrid schedule, requiring travel throughout New York City's Five Boroughs. It provides a salary range of $20.60 to $28.40 hourly.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with foster care and/or adoption in NYC is preferred.
• Ability to provide supportive counseling and mediate among professionals.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for resource parents and mediate between parents and agencies.
• Assist new resource parents in understanding their role.
• Visit foster parents for support.
• Attend relevant conferences.
• Assist with assessments for placements.
• Facilitate support groups and trainings.
• Coordinate recognition events for resource parents.

Skills

Advocacy

Supportive counseling

Mediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Littleflowerny is seeking a Foster Parent Advocate in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves supporting resource parents, attending necessary conferences, and facilitating support groups. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of relevant experience, ideally in foster care or adoption in NYC. The position offers a per diem hybrid schedule, requiring travel throughout New York City's Five Boroughs. It provides a salary range of $20.60 to $28.40 hourly.