Resource Family Specialist

FIVE ACRES; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Remote options for identified roles

Job summary

FIVE ACRES in West Covina, CA seeks a Resource Family Specialist who is Spanish bilingual to engage new applicants, assess needs, and guide families through the LA County DCFS system. You will conduct home assessments, prepare pre-approval documentation, and maintain records in EHRS.

Responsibilities include client education, collaboration with RFA workers, and facilitating trainings for pre-service and post-approval foster care. A driver license and 32 college units are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 32 college units with 16 in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Admin or Public Health; or 3+ years in social services.
• Knowledge of DCFS and foster care system preferred.
• Prior foster care experience preferred.
• Valid California driver license with insurance and clean driving record.
• Computer skills to meet documentation needs, including MS Office and EHRS.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with new RFA applicants within 2 days and schedule in-person assessment within 5 business days.
• Provide mandatory program orientation to RFA applicants.
• Support and guide families navigating LA County DCFS system.
• Assist applicants in completing pre-approval documentation and clearances.
• Conduct home environment assessments and ensure compliance within 45-day contract.
• Collaborate with county RFA workers on home evaluation and progress.
• Maintain audit-ready applicant files and stay updated on trainings for curriculum delivery.
• Register applicants with Binti EHRS and maintain online records.
• Follow up with approved families to complete renewal requirements.

Skills

Spanish language

communication

computer skills

Education

High school diploma + 16 units in Social Work/related fields or 32 units total

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

EHRS

Binti EHRS

Job description

Resource Family Specialist - Spanish Bilingual

• Responsible for initiating contact with new RFA applicants within 2 (two) days and schedules an in-person assessment within 5 business days to evaluate the needs and strengths of each family within 5 days.
• Provide the mandatory program orientation to RFA applicants by providing an overview of the program requirements.
• Provide support, education and guidance to RFA applicant families as they learn to navigate the LA County DCFS system.
• Responsible for guiding RFA applicants in completing all pre-approval documentation for prospective resource parents. This includes clearances for certification/approval.
• Complete a home environment assessment and collaborate with prospective resource families to ensure home and grounds compliance within the 45-day contract requirement. This includes utilizing the Emergency Relative Care fund (RCEF) as needed.
• Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with county RFA workers on the evaluation of the homes, family and their progress.
• Responsible for keeping prospective Resource Parent Applicant files up to date and audit ready.
• Will stay up to date on all required trainings in order to provide curriculum-based instruction to RFA applicant families as needed. Will also be trained and prepared to facilitate foster care pre-service and post approval trainings.
• Will assist RFA applicants in registering with the LA County Binti EHRS system and upload and maintain the prospective resource families' online records in Binti.
• Responsible for following up with all approved resource families for completion of their renewal requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited University, College or Community College, with at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health; Or Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field of Social Work, Behavioral Science or Social Science providing similar direct services to persons during the last seven (7) years
• Knowledge of DCFS and the foster care system preferred.
• Prior experience working in foster care preferred.
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company
• Must have computer skills sufficient to meet the documentation needs of the job, including strong MS Office, MS Excel and EHRS skills.
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be organized, flexible and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work varied hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

Compensation Range: $19.38/hr - $28.67/hr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!