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Children's Home of Wyoming Conference Foster Care Home Finder - Cayuga in Auburn, New York
Auburn, NY, USA | Hourly | 21-23 per hour | Full Time
Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.
$21-23 an hour
Position Summary: The Foster Care Home Finder is responsible for recruiting and assessing potential foster homes, which consists of training and case management of the certification process. Our Home Finders ensure that every child in foster care has a safe, healthy and nurturing foster home. The individual in this position will also be required to maintain each certified foster home, including recertifying each home; ensuring agency and state standards are met within their licensure.
Responsibilities:
Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents.
Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents.
Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents and complete home studies for all recommended foster homes.
Complete all paperwork for the certification process.
Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and timely written reports on all homes on case load.
Assist and support foster parents in meeting challenges and achieving success, through participation in administrative meetings, referral for additional services, or other interventions, as necessary.
Act as point of contact for all the foster families on assigned work load.
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
Experience:
2 years of experience with child welfare, social work, or similar experience required
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required​
Benefits
Benefits available to all staff:
Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
Opportunities for Professional Development
Full Time Benefits:
Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
403(b) with 6% employer contribution
PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Childcare Reimbursement
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
Life Insurance
EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.