Certification Coach

FORESTDALE INC.•Town of Perinton, NY

3d•$50,000 - $67,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse/neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in NYC. Forestdale operates out of three offices to better serve the families of Brooklyn and Queens. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently. The Certification Coach is responsible for working with current and prospective foster parents to assist them in navigating the certification and the recertification process to maintain their license. The certification coach works hand in hand with the prospective foster parents to ensure that all required documents meet the standard of OCFS and ACS regulations. Additionally, the Engagement Specialist works with current foster parents by providing consistent support, and ongoing communication and problem solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related subjects from an accredited College or University
Self-motivated, organized, team player and creativity
Completion of NTDC with TRIPP principles TOT or willing to complete 4weeks of training once hired.
Knowledge of trauma informed practice and cultural sensitivity
Ability to attend all agency mandated trainings
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group or large group settings
Strong attention to detail; ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish/French a plus

Responsibilities

Completes home studies for kinship and non-kinship foster homes
Guides applicants through completion of required paperwork and background checks
Support families through the certification process by checking in frequently to respond to inquiries, questions or concerns
Completes annual reauthorizations for all certified foster homes
Conducts home visits to assess safety, readiness and compliance with licensing standards
Facilitate quarterly foster parents training as needed
Maintain accurate and up to date case records in accordance with state, local and agency policies.
Ensure all case records are updated in both connections and binti
Flexibility to work nights/weekends based on program needs
Other duties as required by the supervisor