Job Description

The Home finder is responsible for the recruitment, screening, training, assessment and certification of all foster care applicants. He/she maintains all foster care licenses and approvals, through annual recertifications and documentation, and provides regular and ongoing training for new and existing foster parents. He/she does recruitment of all foster care applicants through community events, speaking engagements, and other planned strategic events, and maintains all foster home records, including medicals, SCR and criminal history checks. He/she must locate replacement homes for foster children in need of homes as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment of foster care applicants for Enhanced Family Foster Care homes throughout the Bronx.
2. Provide orientation virtually or via phone to new foster care applicants.
3. Conduct Home Studies as needed.

Education & Experience:

BSW or BA in related field with at least (1) year of experience working with children and families. Computer literate, with potential to learn other systems and virtual platforms (ZOOM, Webex, etc.). Bilingual, Spanish speaking is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to conduct home visits, navigate the NYC public transportation systems, and to carry records up to 20 pounds, as needed. Travel to foster homes in upstate New York as required. Ability to use the computer. Will frequently have to stand, walk, reach, write and use the computer. While performing the duties for this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively.

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