BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for recruiting and certifying prospective foster and adoptive homes; and for providing case management for foster/kinship parents. Responsible for conducting parenting services, all parent/foster parent education and coordinating outreach events. Required to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTY:

• Recruits, retains, evaluates, and provides on-going training, using culturally-sensitive material when appropriate for prospective foster, kinship, and adoptive homes.
• Develops, initiates, and facilitates support groups.
• Works closely with foster care applicants to maintain and track relevant criteria for keeping home in compliance with FCLC guidelines.
• Coordinates and plans educational outreach events, relevant to child welfare. Must be able to speak in front of small and large groups.
• Works closely with families who have children places outside of the home to ensure treatment plan and developed goals are met.
• Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for case conferences in regard to child welfare cases when appropriate.
• Develops and maintains Resources Directory and makes appropriate referrals as they apply to their caseload’s needs.
• Provides parenting classes or education to the community and families and be able to effectively communicate information and knowledge to all ages.
• Coordinates foster, adoptive, and investigate home studies as appropriate and necessary.
• Assist with transportation, supervised visitations, and respite when needed.
• Required to travel between both territories. This can include travel during inclement weather.
• Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to clients and staff to assure quality client care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in Human Services or related field with two years' experience in a Human Services agency. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Valid NYS driver’s license required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.91 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Irving, NY 14081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person