Home Developer

Buckner International; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Children and Family Services in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Home Developer to coordinate and implement recruitment of families to become Buckner foster parents and to promote Buckner Foster Care services in the community. You will assess prospective families, monitor and support licensed foster parents, and collaborate with social work teams to ensure safety and well-being of children.

This full-time onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree and knowledge of training programs and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Extensive knowledge of modern methods for specialized training programs.
• Knowledge of administration of training programs and social work literature.
• Knowledge of community health, education, recreation needs, and state resources.
• Ability to drive a vehicle with valid license; proof of liability insurance; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement recruitment of families to become Buckner foster parents.
• Promote Buckner Foster Care services to the community.
• Provide ongoing assessment of prospective families.
• Monitor and develop licensed foster parents.
• Collaborate with teams to support children's safety and well-being.

Skills

Community outreach

Training program knowledge

Social work literature

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Foster Care and Adoption Location: Lufkin, TX - Onsite Address: 3402 Daniel McCall Job Schedule : Full-Time

We are seeking a Home Developer to join our Foster Care and Adoption Program. As a Home Developer, you will Shine Hope as you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of recruiting families to become Buckner foster parents and promoting Buckner Foster Care services to the community. You will also provide an ongoing assessment of the prospective families. The role will also provide monitoring and development of the licensed foster parents. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you ll bring :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• Requires extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques required for specialized training programs.
• Requires working knowledge of the administration of training programs and knowledge of available literature in the social work field.
• Requires working knowledge of current social and economic problems of community and individual health, educational and recreational needs and community and State resources.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the

essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services : Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.