Foster Care Licenser and Trainer

About the role

The Foster Care Licenser/Trainer is responsible for enabling foster homes to function at the highest level of competency in carrying out the Agency’s policies, procedures and programs. Duties include licensing and training foster families, recruiting and screening applicants, conducting foster home application studies, and providing ongoing training to meet state and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 23 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary
• Two years of experience with population served
• Valid drivers' license and ability to operate an agency vehicle
• Ability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements
• Maintains the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the institution's personnel policies
• Respects the cultural diversity of children and strives to create a positive relationship

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

• Prepares for and participates in regular supervisory conferences
• Participates in 90-day and annual staff performance evaluations
• Keeps supervisor informed on current status of total work responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

• Functions within the guidelines of the job description and the Program of Intentionalized Services
• Represents the agency’s philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner

Professionalism/Teamwork

• Demonstrates knowledge of the foster home program and works as a member of the team
• Has knowledge of and supports the roles of other team members
• Respects the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family
• Shares with the team members information necessary for foster home decision making
• Supports the foster home team in providing daily care to meet the needs of children and maintaining a positive environment
• Participates as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team’s functioning
• Researches and conducts foster parent training on appropriate subjects as assigned
• Provides leadership in creating and maintaining therapeutic milieu
• Works closely with the Division of Social Services Social Worker

Clients/Foster Families

• Recruits foster families by presenting need for foster homes to individuals and groups
• Conducts foster home application studies in keeping with BCH policies and procedures and licensing standards
• Submits all required paperwork for foster home initial licensing and renewals
• Orients and trains new foster parents to achieve understanding of their roles, responsibilities, expectations, etc.
• Provides ongoing training to meet state and accreditation requirements and special needs of foster parents
• Is available to foster parents on a regularly-scheduled and emergency basis to assist with identified issues and crisis needs
• Affords assistance to foster parents with the securing of community resources identified as needed by the team

Record Keeping

• Keeps all client files and documentation of foster homes being trained and licensed

Knowledge and Training

• Continually increases knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of foster care
• Maintains all certifications that are required to train foster parents
• Consistently and effectively applies professional knowledge and skills in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position
• Has a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrates a knowledge level of current trends in the area of services to families and children
• Develops a pool of external resources for supporting services on an as needed basis
• Demonstrates and implements a working knowledge of skills in working with family systems, individuals and groups
• Participates in Family Systems Trainings

Ethics and Alignment

• Professes to be a Christian believer
• Submits an individual Statement of Faith, Acknowledgement and Pledge as part of employment requirements

Equipment

• Ability to operate standard office machines such as copier, computer, fax, calculator, etc.
• Ability to work within Google Email, Excel and Word software programs

Languages

• Ability to read, write and complete necessary documentation
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, resources and the general public

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk and hear
• Stand, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions

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