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Foster Care Home Finder
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The Children's Home .
The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
Position Summary Compensation: $21-23 an hour.
The Foster Care Home Finder/Recruiter is responsible for recruiting and assessing potential foster homes, which includes training and case management of the certification process. Home Finders ensure that every child in foster care has a safe, healthy and nurturing foster home. The individual in this position will also maintain each certified foster home, including recertifying homes and ensuring agency and state standards are met within licensure.
Responsibilities
Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents.
Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents.
Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents and complete home studies for all recommended foster homes.
Complete all paperwork for the certification process.
Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and timely written reports on all homes on case load.
Assist and support foster parents in meeting challenges and achieving success, through participation in administrative meetings, referral for additional services, or other interventions, as necessary.
Act as point of contact for all the foster families on assigned work load.
Qualifications Education:
Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field required.
Experience:
2 years of experience with child welfare, social work, or similar experience required.
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Benefits
Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
Opportunities for Professional Development
Full Time Benefits
Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
403(b) with 6% employer contribution
PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Childcare Reimbursement
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
Life Insurance
EEO Statement The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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Foster Care Home Finder
role at
The Children's Home .
The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
Position Summary Compensation: $21-23 an hour.
The Foster Care Home Finder/Recruiter is responsible for recruiting and assessing potential foster homes, which includes training and case management of the certification process. Home Finders ensure that every child in foster care has a safe, healthy and nurturing foster home. The individual in this position will also maintain each certified foster home, including recertifying homes and ensuring agency and state standards are met within licensure.
Responsibilities
Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents.
Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents.
Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents and complete home studies for all recommended foster homes.
Complete all paperwork for the certification process.
Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and timely written reports on all homes on case load.
Assist and support foster parents in meeting challenges and achieving success, through participation in administrative meetings, referral for additional services, or other interventions, as necessary.
Act as point of contact for all the foster families on assigned work load.
Qualifications Education:
Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field required.
Experience:
2 years of experience with child welfare, social work, or similar experience required.
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Benefits
Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
Opportunities for Professional Development
Full Time Benefits
Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
403(b) with 6% employer contribution
PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Childcare Reimbursement
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
Life Insurance
EEO Statement The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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