Foster Care Specialist
JENDA FAMILY SERVICES LLC•Lincoln, NE
•$24 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The Foster Care Specialist at Jenda Family Services plays a pivotal role in providing exemplary direct services to foster youth, parents, and the homes supported by Jenda. This position is responsible for managing assigned caseloads, ensuring compliance with regulations, advocating for foster youth and homes, and fostering effective communication among all parties involved.
Requirements
- Strong advocacy and communication skills.
- Ability to assess foster youth and home needs, develop support plans, and escalate concerns.
- Problem-solving skills to help foster homes achieve self-sufficiency.
- Strong organization and time management.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to navigate challenging situations.
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in child welfare, social work, or a related field.
- Experience with foster care is required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an advocate for foster youth and homes, ensuring effective communication among all parties.
- Assist foster homes in achieving self-sufficiency by providing support, teaching essential skills, and connecting them with resources.
- Manage assigned caseloads with attention to each case’s unique dynamics and requirements.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of foster youth and homes, escalating concerns as necessary.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with Jenda Foster Care policies, 391 NAC Chapter 8, and DHHS contract agreements.
- Facilitate in-home meetings with foster youth and parents, adapting as needed with approval from the Foster Care Director.
- Coordinate necessary appointments for foster youth to ensure their well-being.
- Participate in scheduled trainings and professional development opportunities.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and individual supervisory sessions to promote collaboration.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to address emergent needs during designated weeks.
- Travel as needed to best support foster youth and homes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
