Foster Care Placement Coordinator (Foster Care)

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Assistant Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM with occasional evenings and rotating on call.
Rate of Pay: $23.00

Job Summary

The Placement Coordinator shall be responsible for all placements for the Foster Care program. This position ensures that youth are matched with homes that best meet their needs while supporting foster parents through clear communication, thoughtful planning, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for emergency and planned placements for Foster Care. Identify and contact foster homes that best match the needs of each youth.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts by identifying trends and home type needs.
• Participate in the weekly supervisor on-call rotation to assist with after-hours placement needs and emergencies.
• Document complete and accurate client information according to the organization’s policies and procedures.  Maintain accurate and timely documentation for program records.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and license requirements are followed.
• Be an advocate for foster and biological families in the foster care system.
• Participate in on-going professional development by attending pertinent continuing education workshops and courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS.
• Maintain professional boundaries in the provision of services.          

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or closely related field and a minimum of two years’ work-related experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills and can work with both internal and external teams and community partners.
• Ability to motivate a wide range of current and potential resource families and community members.
• A genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families CEDARS serves.
• Ability to work with other professionals in the organization and the community.
• Ability to represent CEDARS in a positive and professional manner.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Excellent computer skills.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount