Jobs
>
The Bronx

    Homefinder (Sign-On Bonus Eligible) - Bronx, NY, United States - Children's Aid Society

    Default job background
    Description


    Refer

    Save

    Apply




    Job ID: 006967



    Description:



    Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St)

    $50,000 -$55,000

    Position Summary: The Home Finding Department is responsible for the recruitment, training and certification of all foster homes within Children's Aid. With approximately 500 homes either in the process of certification or certified, Home Finding is the initial contact for prospective foster parents with the agency's foster care division within Children's Aid. The Home Finding Department seeks to ensure a highly quality of care for children in the agency's care as well as highly quality of customer service for our foster parents. Children's Aid has four foster care programs within the agency including Family Foster Care, Therapeutic Foster Care, Medical Foster Care and Medical Foster Care for Developmental Disabilities. The Homefinder is responsible for assessing assessment, certification and reauthorization of foster parents.

    Essential Duties:

    • Complete foster parent home studies and reauthorizations of kinship and recruited homes.
    • Maintain up-to-date records ensuring that all documents needed for home certification and reauthorization are completed and filed.
    • As part of the home study and reauthorization process: conduct home visits, gather documents, interview, assess the physical space as well as the motivation and overall functioning of the foster family.
    • Understand and adhere to foster care regulations.
    • Provide foster parent training as needed.
    • Participate in supervision, staff meetings and in-service trainings.
    • Participate in case conferences.
    • Aid in foster parent recruitment.
    • In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field required
    • Valid driver's license required
    • Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred
    • MAPP certification preferred

    Key Competencies:

    • Knowledge of child welfare
    • Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
    • Excellent oral and writing skills
    • Strong organization skills
    • Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
    • Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook and Connections

    It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.


    Requirements:



    Job Type

    Full Time

    Location

    --Bronx

  • The Children's Village

    Homefinder

    3 weeks ago


    The Children's Village Bronx, United States

    **Position Overview**: · To assist in the recruitment, training, certification and recertification of regular and therapeutic foster parents. Receive intakes from ACS for kinship and non kinship FFC program, and match children with certified homes. Represent CV in the community o ...


  • The Children's Village Bronx, United States

    **Position Overview**: · To oversee the recruitment, training, certification and recertification of regular and therapeutic foster parents. Manage team members who receive intakes from ACS for kinship and non kinship FFC program, and match children with certified homes. Represent ...

  • Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

    HomeFinder

    1 week ago


    Cardinal McCloskey Community Services New York, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionHomefinder · $55k · Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference. · At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk Children & Families and those with developmental ...

  • Graham Windham

    Homefinder

    2 weeks ago


    Graham Windham Bronx, United States Full time

    Homefinder - Regular full-time. · About Graham Windham.In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth, and families affected by abuse, neglect, and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a s ...


  • The Children's Village Bronx, United States

    **Position Overview**: · Responsible for the oversight and outcomes of Family Foster Care admission of youth and the recruitment/retention of foster parents. Ensures targets set forth by ACS are achieved. Supervises Admissions Coordinator, Homefinding Supervisor, Recruitment and ...


  • Children's Aid Harlem, United States

    Homefinding Supervisor 3/18/24Full Time--Harlem · #### Job ID: 006783 · #### Description: · Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St) · $72,000 - $78,000 · ***Sign-On Bonus Eligible*** · The Home Finding Department is responsible for the recruitment, traini ...


  • Children's Village Bronx, United States

    Position Overview: · To oversee the recruitment, training, certification and recertification of regular and therapeutic foster parents. Manage team members who receive intakes from ACS for kinship and non kinship FFC program, and match children with certified homes. Represent CV ...


  • tapwage The Bronx, United States Full time

    About Us · Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every pers ...


  • Children's Aid Bronx, United States

    Homefinding Training Consultant 3/14/24Part Time--Bronx · #### Job ID: · #### Description: · Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St) · $50 - $70 /hourly · **Program Summary:**The Home Finding Department is responsible for the recruitment, training an ...


  • Children's Aid Bronx, United States

    Refer · Save · Apply · Job ID: 006942 · Description: · Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St) · $50 - $70 /hourly · Program Summary: The Home Finding Department is responsible for the recruitment, training and certification of all foster homes within Ch ...


  • Children's Aid Bronx, NY, United States

    Homefinder (Sign-On Bonus Eligible) 3/26/24Full Time--Bronx · #### Job ID: 006967 · #### Description: · Bronx Health Center and Foster Care Services (910 East 172nd St) · $50,000 -$55,000 · **Position Summary:** The Home Finding Department is responsible for the recruitment, trai ...


  • Little Flower Children Brooklyn, United States

    Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a not-for-profit charity serving children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island. Our staff of over 600 people provide caring and professional services to nearly 2,0 ...


  • Little Flower Inc Brooklyn, United States

    A Career at Little Flower · Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our ...


  • Little Flower New York, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSalary: $37,500 - $51,700 · A Career at Little Flower · Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabi ...


  • Graham Windham Bronx, United States

    **About Graham Windham** · In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a s ...


  • Clinity Talent Bronx, United States

    Our exclusive nonprofit partner is seeking a Supervisor for their Foster Care team. The Recruitment Specialist Supervisor is responsible for supervising the recertification workers and home finders. · **Some Responsibilities include**: · - Providing leadership and supervision to ...


  • Good Shepherd Services Bronx, United States

    About Us: · Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every per ...

  • Good Shepherd Services

    Case Planner

    3 weeks ago


    Good Shepherd Services Bronx, United States

    About Us: · Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every per ...

  • Good Shepherd Services

    Adoption Recruiter

    3 weeks ago


    Good Shepherd Services Bronx, United States

    About Us: · Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every per ...


  • SCO Family of Services Long Island-Queens, United States

    **JOB TITLE: Adoption/KinGap Specialist** · **DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care** · **LOCATION: Primary office Deer Park (will also require travel to Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island)** · **FUNCTION OF THE POSITION**: The Adoption/KinGap expeditor will process all adoptions ...