Home Finder I
Hillside•City of Syracuse, NY
•$20 - $28•Hybrid
About The Position
The Home Finder I recruits and trains high-quality foster/kinship homes. The Home Finder I develops strong working relationships with Department of Social Services (DSS) staff in order to partner in the successful preparedness of County foster/kinship homes to be certified.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth and/or families.
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
- Ability to successfully understand and teach the identified curriculum to train potential foster parent/kinship caregivers
- Ability to empathize with the experiences and emotions of children in foster care and their families, demonstrating sensitivity, understanding, and support.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, foster families, and professionals in the foster care system.
- Knowledge of all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and train high-quality foster/kinship homes
- Organize, coordinate, and facilitate foster/kinship parent recruitment events and training schedules.
- Identify the relevant curriculum and provide training, 1:1 or in groups, for potential foster parents/kinship caregivers to assist them in meeting certification requirements.
- Partner with DSS to understand the placement needs of youth in the county so that training reflects those needs.
- Identify additional resources and/or training needed to ensure the foster/kinship parents are capable and confident in addressing the needs of youth in foster or kinship care.
- Share ongoing assessment of the appropriateness and development of individuals in the training class with the Department of Social Services (DSS) workers.
- While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid holidays
- comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
