Family Development Specialist, Philadelphia County

Social Work p.r.n.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Family Development Specialist to recruit, assess, train, and certify prospective foster and kinship families. This role is responsible for completing home studies, family and kinship assessments, recertifications, home safety evaluations, and all required documentation while ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania foster care regulations. The Family Development Specialist also facilitates pre-certification training, participates in an after-hours admissions rotation, presents families for approval, and collaborates with internal staff and community partners throughout the certification process. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with prospective resource families, provide guidance throughout the approval process, identify family strengths and areas for growth, maintain accurate electronic records, and complete reports and assessments within required timelines.

Requirements

BSW required.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal vehicle.
Strong interviewing skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with families, county agencies, and service providers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child welfare.
Experience in case management.
Experience in foster care.
Experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

Recruit, assess, train, and certify prospective foster and kinship families.
Complete home studies, family and kinship assessments, recertifications, and home safety evaluations.
Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania foster care regulations.
Facilitate pre-certification training.
Participate in an after-hours admissions rotation.
Present families for approval.
Collaborate with internal staff and community partners throughout the certification process.
Build strong relationships with prospective resource families.
Provide guidance throughout the approval process.
Identify family strengths and areas for growth.
Maintain accurate electronic records.
Complete reports and assessments within required timelines.