Social Services Position (Yakima)

Service Alternatives

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Service Alternatives is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated, and energetic individual to fill the Foster Care Licenser position in Yakima, WA. This role involves providing high-quality service to all foster children, as well as actively recruiting, training, and certifying foster homes. The successful candidate will develop and implement a recruiting plan for foster families within the area, interview and assess potential foster parents and members of their household, and work with the Licensing Division to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. Paid new hire training and certifications are provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field
Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check
Be at least 21 or older
Currently have or within 30 days of being hired CPR/First Aid certification (Paid by SA)
Current driver license, car, and car insurance
TB Test: Within 7 days of first day of employment, or prior to working on site (whichever comes first) (paid by SA)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social services or counseling
Experience in maintaining a positive relationship with Licensing Division, foster children and their families
Experience, in social services

Responsibilities

Providing high-quality service to all foster children
Recruiting, training, and certifying foster homes
Develop and implement a recruiting plan for foster families within the area
Interview and assess potential foster parents and members of their household
Work with Licensing Division to ensure on-going compliance with licensing requirements