Home Finder
About The Position
The Homefinder Case Worker is responsible for identifying, certifying, and supporting foster and adoptive families to help secure safe, nurturing, and permanent homes for children placed with the Buffalo Urban League. The role includes conducting comprehensive home studies and certifications, coordinating training and orientation for prospective families, and maintaining ongoing relationships and compliance with approved homes. The Homefinder collaborates with internal departments, community partners, and external agencies to support children’s stability and permanency. The position helps children achieve reunification or, when reunification is not possible, permanency through adoption. It requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to maintain detailed case records and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain detailed case records and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Ability to respond to family or program needs outside regular hours as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement recruitment campaigns to attract foster and adoptive families.
- Distribute promotional materials and conduct community presentations to raise awareness and encourage participation.
- Schedule and conduct orientation sessions about the foster care and adoption process.
- Facilitate group training using the NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum) or similar parenting preparation models.
- Initiate and conduct home studies and evaluations for potential foster and adoptive families.
- Conduct home visits as needed and help families complete required documentation.
- Assess homes for compliance with local and state regulations and recommend certification or re-certification.
- Re-certify existing homes annually.
- Collaborate with internal staff to identify and match certified families with children needing placement.
- Participate in family certification meetings and provide professional input for placement decisions.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case files, including progress notes, training logs, and home visit reports.
- Submit monthly reports and documentation to supervisors as required.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to foster families as needed, including coordinating respite care.
- Respond to family or program needs outside regular hours as necessary.
- Make regular quarterly or as-needed home visits.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Help coordinate Parent Support Group meetings and other program-related activities.
- Promote collaboration and open communication among staff to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
