Foster Care Placement Coordinator and Licensor

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 Licensor & Placement Coordinator, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Assist in the development and follow-through process on innovative and assertive recruitment techniques for foster parents and minority foster parents;
• Consistently audit and review prospective family files to ensure all paperwork is being received and has not expired;
• Review and audit foster home files to ensure adherence to licensing requirements;
• Coordinate collaborative efforts with referral sources;
• Work closely with prospective foster parents as they go through initial screening and licensing;
• Complete SAFE home study assessments of new and existing families;
• Closely monitor the relicensing of foster homes within the program;
• Review referral information to ensure the appropriate placement in out-of-home placements and coordinate with foster care staff and supervisor, as necessary;
• Serve as a liaison to caseworkers and/or supervisors for activities with the foster care homes and the community;
• Administer the matching process for placing children according to policies for families that have been studied and approved for foster care placement;
• Receive placement referrals from other agencies and coordinate placement plans when Bethany has a potential resource;
• Coordinate with placing agency to obtain required paperwork and information on foster children, coordinate placement time/date with resource family, complete initial visit with resource family and complete initial placement assessments and documentation in relevant databases;
• Assist the Training and Development Coordinator and the Recruitment Specialist in activities to include but not limited to the annual recognition events and other efforts to retain foster parents;
• Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision;
• Evaluate and escalate issues of advocacy of resource families;
• Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Facilitate flexible appointment times outside of regular business hours, and work non- traditional hours in the community, as needed;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• 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 in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field of study from an accredited college, a plus;
• At least one (1) year of prior experience in child and family services focused on expectant parent counseling, a plus;
• Prior experience in assessment services in a child welfare agency;
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
• Demonstrated public speaking and training skills with strong interpersonal skills;
• Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals;
• Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• 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 Your Way, 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

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