Description

Our Foster care program is in need of a Foster Care Specialist. Our foster care program works to give homeless, neglected, and abused children improved opportunities for stability. This team works hard to build a seamless connection between the children in need of placement and the Foster Parent who will provide a loving, supportive, and safe home environment.

Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of the Foster Care Coordinator, a Foster Care Specialists responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist with foster parent trainings and special events
• Maintain all files assigned in compliance with regulatory/accrediting agencies
• Maintain positive relationships within the community
• Act as liaison to foster families with DHS to promote communication
• Utilize best practice standards at all times
• Supply information of other supportive services and prevention programs to caregivers
• Monitor children in foster care homes
• Provide support on a weekly basis to foster families to enhance retention
• Conduct home studies on potential foster families
• Conduct case management and monthly in-home visits to assigned cases
• Provide crisis management services to families and children
• Provide on-call services on rotation
• Provide timely reports on all assigned cases
• Attend community coalitions and meetings as requested

Requirements

Skills Needed:

• Excellent writing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Good organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Foster Care experience preferred
• Experience working with volunteers, boards, and committees preferred