Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Foster Care Home Finder in Herkimer, New York
Foster Care Home Finder
Job Details
Job Location
Herkimer - Herkimer, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Salary Range
$24.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
As a Foster Care Home Finder, you will recruit, train, certify, and maintain foster and pre-adoptive foster homes to children from birth through age 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Each foster parent receives training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator and you will work on-site
Responsibilities:
Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents
Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents
Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents
Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents
Complete all paperwork for the certification process
Prepare and present NTDC training for potential foster parents
Assess families’ ability to foster children as it relates to the 14 Characteristics of Successful Parents who Foster or Adopt
Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes
Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes
Facilitate agency pre-certification trainings
Maintain certified foster family records
Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly reauthorization narrative with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home
Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team
Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home
Consult with Program Coordinator on homes and placement of children
Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts
Requirements and Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field
At least two years of related experience
Requires a valid New York driver’s license
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.