Homefinding Support Worker

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a dedicated social worker to perform casework duties, providing support for foster parents and conducting home assessments. The role requires effective collaboration with various departments and clear communication skills.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience, and an associate's or bachelor's degree in social work is preferred. Bilingual candidates in Spanish will have an advantage. This position entails travel across locations, necessitating a valid NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's or bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete recertifications and home visits for foster homes.
• Facilitate Kinship MAPP/Deciding Together trainings.
• Represent the agency at various meetings and events.
• Collaborate with the Intake/Training Department.
• Enter documentation in LFCS Intranet and OCFS Connections database.
• Establish effective working relationships and verify information through interviews.
• Prepare and present reports on foster homes.

Skills

Social casework knowledge

Bilingual in Spanish

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Summary Job Description

Performs professional level social casework duties in developing and providing support services for foster parents, conducting home studies/home assessments and MAPP/Kinship Trainings for the agency. Under general supervision, the employee will perform both field and office work and provide comprehensive assessments of the foster/adoptive homes as well as the families.

• Conduct and complete recertifications, home visits and collect documents; relocations and re-assessing inactive homes.
• Organize and facilitate Kinship MAPP/Deciding Together trainings.
• Represent the agency at City, State and other meetings and events.
• Work collaboratively as a team member with Intake/Training Department.
• Enter documentation in LFCS Intranet as well as OCFS Connections database.
• Have some knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework.
• Know the laws, rules and regulations governing the care and treatment of children as well as foster homes.
• Establish effective working relationships with others, provide quality assessment and verify information needed through interviews.
• Prepare and present clear, accurate and comprehensive reports on foster homes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's or bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Travel Requirements

This position is in Brooklyn with travel to other locations. A valid NYS driver’s license is required if driving a vehicle. Public transportation may also be used.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.