Foster Care Coordinator

Company: Boys & Girls Aid
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Boys & Girls Aid demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practices anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals. Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a Foster Care Coordinator. Are you an effective communicator who can build and maintain relationships with foster families and clients? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position This position earns a competitive salary starting at $37,212 - $48,254. We provide excellent benefits , including medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment , and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID Founded in 1885, our mission is to make sure that every child grows up in a family. Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to the lives of those we serve. We show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer work-life balance within the company Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR As a Foster Care Coordinator, you will have a rewarding job doing the following: Provide supervision and oversight of foster care program operations. This includes collaboration with Certification to ensure a warm handoff between departments, onboarding new foster families into the program, providing foster parent training, and troubleshooting as needed. Serve as point of contact for foster parents to address questions related to scheduling, youth activities, rules, policies, etc. Maintains documentation of training hours within agency database or other identified and approved tracking system. Coordinates annual training requirements to ensure all foster parents meet training requirements for licensure. Ensure foster parents are informed regarding topics or changes that impact them and their placements. Provide support and guidance to foster parents regarding documenting and submitting BRS notes to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Making a difference in the lives of children and families gives you an incredible sense of purpose and that is why you love your job QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus two years of relevant experience. Lived expertise in any aspect of foster care is considered a valuable qualification. Valid driver's license and a good driving record. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this adoption job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you For additional questions, please contact Recruiter, Kari Clark at kclarkboysandgirlsaid.org. Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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