Foster Care Licenser and Trainer

Baptist Children's Home

About The Position

The Foster Care Licenser/Trainer is to perform duties and responsibilities related to the function of the Human Services Ministry enabling foster homes to function at the highest level of competency in carrying out the Agency’s policies, procedures and programs. These activities relate to the licensing and training, recruitment and screening of foster families applying with Baptist Children’s Homes of NC. Needs to be trained in CARE to be an instructor, and engage in teamwork, group work, work with family according to the developed plan, family and custodian contacts, community resources.

Requirements

Minimum of 23 years of age.
Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary.
Two years of experience with population served.
Valid drivers’ license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children.
Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements
Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the institution's personnel policies
Respects the cultural diversity of children, and strives to create a positive relationship

Responsibilities

Prepares for and participates in regular supervisory conferences
Participates in 90-day and annual staff performance evaluations
Keeps supervisor informed on current status of total work responsibilities
Functions within the guidelines of the job description and the Program of Intentionalized Services
Represents the agency’s philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner
Demonstrates knowledge of the foster home program and work as a member of the team.
Has knowledge of and supports the roles of other team members
Respects the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family
Shares with the team members information necessary for foster home decision making
Supports the foster home team in providing daily care to meet the needs of children and maintaining a positive environment
Participates as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings
Participates in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team’s functioning
Researches and conducts foster parent training on appropriate subjects as assigned
Provides leadership in creating and maintaining therapeutic milieu
Works closely with the Division of Social Services Social Worker
Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
Participates in the agency’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
Recruits foster families by presenting need for foster homes to individuals and groups
Conducts foster home application studies in keeping with BCH policies and procedures and licensing standards
Submits all required paperwork for foster home initial licensing and renewals
Orients and trains new foster parents to achieve understanding of their roles, responsibilities, expectations, etc.
Provides ongoing training to meet state and accreditation requirements and special needs of foster parents
Is available to foster parents on a regularly-scheduled and emergency basis to assist with identified issues and crisis needs
Assists foster parents with the securing of community resources identified as needed by the team
Keeps all client files and documentation of foster homes being trained and licensed.
Continually increases knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of foster care
Maintains all certifications that are required to train foster parents.
Consistently and effectively applies professional knowledge and skills in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position
Has a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrates a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children
Develops a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as needed basis
Demonstrates and implements a working knowledge of skills in working with family systems, individuals and groups
Participates in Family Systems Trainings
Professes to be a Christian believer
Submits an individual Statement of Faith, Acknowledgement and Pledge as part of employment requirements