Homefinding Support Worker

A Career at Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.  

Summary Job Description

Performs professional level social casework duties in developing and providing support services for foster parents, conducting home studies/home assessments and MAPP/Kinship Trainings for the agency. Under general supervision, the employee will perform both field and office work and provide comprehensive assessments of the foster/adoptive homes as well as the families.

Principle Responsibilities

· Conduct and complete recertifications, home visits and collect documents; relocations and re-assessing inactive homes.

· Organize and facilitate Kinship MAPP/Deciding Together trainings.

· Represent the agency at City, State and other meetings and events.

· Work collaboratively as a team member with Intake/Training Department.

· Enters documentation in LFCS Intranet as well as OCFS Connections database.

Special qualifications:

· Some knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework.

· Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the care and treatment of children as well as foster homes.

· Ability to establish effective working relationship with others, provide quality assessment and verify information needed through interviews.

· Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate and comprehensive reports on foster homes.

Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's or bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

· GPSII/MAPP Leader Certification preferred.

· Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Travel Requirements

This position is in Brooklyn with travel to other locations. A valid NYS driver’s license is required if driving a vehicle. Public transportation may also be used.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement:

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.