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Form of workOur Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program is looking for a new team member who is passionate about placing Refugee children and youth into safe, reliable and loving foster homes! The Family Resource Specialist works to identify, match, train, prepare and develop foster families to effectively care for the children in our program. The Family Resource will assure that all necessary Foster Family documentation and preparation is complete, kept up to date and meets all regulatory requirements to care for children in their home. The candidate will work as part of the team and will maintain excellent relationship with the State and other funding sources, stakeholders, families and the youth. The Foster Family Resource Specialist will visit each Foster Family monthly , and document families’ progress and growth. The perfect candidate has experience with refugee minors, the foster care system, diverse population, and has excellent communication skills and follow through. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, bilingual English/Spanish a plus, has reliable transportation and is eager to attend trainings and acquire the LSWA certification.
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Ascentria Care Alliance is a nonprofit organization that has spent the past 150 years helping people in need. We empower people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges by building stronger communities and helping people move forward together. Click here to learn more
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ascentria we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Company Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA and dependent care account
- 3 Weeks PTO and 9 Holidays!
- Tuition Assistance
- And many more!
Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.
