Foster Care Family Resource Specialist - Part Time

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization rooted in Christian faith, dedicated to ensuring children are safe, loved, and connected through family. We serve across 29 states, strengthening families, supporting foster care and adoption, and caring for refugees.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and license resource homes within this program;
• Administer the re-licensing process to include but not limited to completing the annual evaluations, coordinating transfers and/or relocations, and resource home closures;
• Promptly investigate complaints related to resource homes and work cooperatively with law enforcement and child protective services (CPS), when necessary;
• Administer the post-placement follow-up process on resource homes;
• Work collaboratively with the assigned Case Manager and/or other child placement agencies during the placement process;
• Maintain and update the current available homes and on-call list;
• Cook up placement plans with the Foster Care Supervisor for Bethany’s potential resource home(s);
• Facilitate the orientation preservice training for resource home requirements;
• Cook up the respite program process and facilitate the substitute care process, as needed;
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate on-going resource parent training;
• Serve as a resource to Case Managers on resource home issues or problems;
• Actively participate in resource parent activities and meetings;
• Serve as a resource to Case Managers on resource home issues or problems;
• Facilitate the orientation preservice training for resource home requirements;
• Coordinate the respite program process and facilitate the substitute care process, as needed;
• Develop and distribute written materials for resource parents, such as brochures and handbooks;
• Attend local coalition meetings;
• Available to address emergency placement needs on an on-call basis, and participate in the oncall program as necessary;
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside of the normal business hours to meet the needs of the role to include some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college;
• Must demonstrate excellent interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic, and family assessment skills;
• Must be a team player and collaborative;
• Must have an ability to analyze and think critically about issues and solutions;
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and business equipment;
• Must have an ability to work flexible work hours to include some evenings and weekends;
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work independently;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.