Foster Care Home Developer

About the Role

As the Foster Care Home Developer, you will Shine Hope while being responsible for the coordination and implementation of recruiting families to become Buckner foster parents and promoting Buckner Foster Care services to the community. In this role will provide an ongoing assessment of the prospective families. You will also provide monitoring and development of the licensed foster parents.

What you will do

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents for the Foster Care program. Recruit foster homes by writing letters, placing ads and giving presentations; take inquiries from potential foster families.

• Recruit and develop foster homes; participate in public relations assignments directed for purposes of educating the community about resource need within the region of service.

• Timely and accurately complete the required licensing, assessment, and support processes to ensure that families meet Licensing Standards and are appropriately prepared to care for children; make recommendations for utilization; introduce new families to field/adoptive staff for future utilization; amend individual licenses relative to caps, city, age ranges, etc. and renew licenses at required intervals.

• Maintain a supportive relationship with foster care resources, which includes identifying on-going training and support needs; assisting in obtaining such services along with other team members; coordinating, with assistance from other team members; providing support and strengthening Department relationships with foster parents; monitoring licensed foster or adoptive homes as required to ensure the home is in compliance with Licensing Standards and assisting families in resolving compliance issues.

• Work with foster parent in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments.

• Assist foster parents with age-appropriate therapeutic and leisure activities.

• Consult with TDFPS staff with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of the children, which includes recommendations for support services to maintain the resource.

• Conduct investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster /adoptive homes in accordance with the TDFPS; identify issues and assist families in developing corrective action plans; and make recommendations for licensing enforcement when appropriate.

• Review applications of potential foster parents and assist in the selection process. Screen families and complete licensing process. Complete home studies for potential foster families as part of the licensing process.

• Coordinate, train and provide follow-up services for volunteers and sponsor families. Coordinate and lead volunteer activities.

As a 5 STARS team member, you'll bring to the team:

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required

• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.

• Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year's experience!)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Master's degree preferred with coursework in the behavioral sciences or education.

• Minimum one year prior related professional experience in a public or private social welfare agency preferred.

• A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.

• A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.

Our 5 STARS Perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.

• Payactiv, early access paid wages

• Life insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan.

• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.

EEO

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.