Foster Care Family Resource Specialist - Part Time

Candidate must reside in the Harrisburg, PA area only.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Foster Care Family Resource Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Recruit, assess, and license resource homes within this program;
• Administer the re-licensing process to include but not limited to completing the annual evaluations, coordinating transfers and/or relocations, and resource home closures;
• Promptly investigate complaints related to resource homes and work cooperatively with law enforcement and child protective services (CPS), when necessary;
• Administer the post-placement follow-up process on resource homes;
• Work collaboratively with the assigned Case Manager and/or other child placement agencies during the placement process;
• Maintain and update the current available homes and on-call list;
• Coordinate placement plans with the Foster Care Supervisor for Bethany’s potential resource home(s);
• Facilitate the orientation preservice training for resource home requirements;
• Coordinate the respite program process and facilitate the substitute care process, as needed;
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate on-going resource parent training;
• Serve as a resource to Case Managers on resource home issues or problems;
• Actively participate in resource parent activities and meetings;
• Assist with coordinating special events to include but not limited to Resource Parent Appreciation Dinner;
• Develop and distribute written materials for resource parents, such as brochures and handbooks;
• Attend local coalition meetings;
• Available to address emergency placement needs on an on-call basis, and participate in the oncall program as necessary;
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside of the normal business hours to meet the needs of the role to include some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college;
• Must demonstrate excellent interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic, and family assessment skills;
• Must be a team player and collaborative;
• Must have an ability to analyze and think critically about issues and solutions;
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and business equipment;
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work independently;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
  
  

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance