Child Welfare - Foster Care Specialist

Hybrid position - Combination of office and remote work

$2,000 sign on bonus after 90 days!!!

BENEFITS:

Benefits Package including health insurance, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, life insurance, 401k plan, free Employee Assistance Program, etc. Mileage is reimbursed for driving for this position.

SUMMARY

Provide direct service to legal families, foster children and their licensed or unlicensed caregivers. Includes transporting clients, overseeing parenting time, assisting in case related activities on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplifies and adheres to the Agency Values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empowerment.
• Provides direct service to the child(ren)'s legal family, the children and their caregivers that demonstrates functionally specific knowledge/implementation of skills/interventions to fulfill program objectives.
• Provide out-of-office service in clients' homes and/or community settings in non-structured, unpredictable situations.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Document all case related activity in the case file and the State database.
• Participate in foster parent recruitment and retention activities.
• Participate with the Adoption Specialist in preparing the child(ren) for adoption and working with adoptive parents.
• Works on COA related directives for Foster Care.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, organized and detail oriented.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of those served by Family & Children Services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Must be able to transport clients in employee-provided vehicle; must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to visually assess the safety of the environment and the physical well-being of children in the home.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• This position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, hand and finger usage.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field required.
• Two (2) years related training/experience in working with families involved in the Child Welfare system, general understanding of childhood development.
• Work experience with behavioral health issues is desired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License