Foster Care Home Finder - Chenango

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference•Norwich, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Home Finder is responsible for recruiting and assessing potential foster homes, which consists of training and case management of the certification process. Our Home Finders ensure that every child in foster care has a safe, healthy and nurturing foster home. The individual in this position will also be required to maintain each certified foster home, including recertifying each home; ensuring agency and state standards are met within their licensure.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years of experience with child welfare, social work, or similar experience required
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred

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.