Family Finding Specialist
2 days ago
At Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, we are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Family Finding Worker to join our team. As a Family Finding Worker, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of children in our care.
Job Summary:The Family Finding Worker will be responsible for conducting thorough reviews of case files, identifying family members or other key individuals who may be options for placement, permanency planning, and/or supporting life-long connections. You will work closely with children, youth, and their caregivers to build meaningful relationships and provide support to achieve permanency.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct thorough reviews of case files to identify potential family members or other key individuals who may be options for placement, permanency planning, and/or supporting life-long connections.
- Work closely with children, youth, and their caregivers to build meaningful relationships and provide support to achieve permanency.
- Assist families in obtaining necessary requirements for the licensing process, including fingerprinting, physical exams, and other necessary paperwork.
- Build respite and/or other natural supports to allow children and youth to broaden their support system.
- Conduct interviews with caregivers, relatives, community members, or the child/youth themselves to identify family/fictive kin and support foster youth in developing meaningful and enduring connections with adults.
- Focus efforts on achieving anticipated outcomes, including an increase in reunification rates, improved well-being and placement stability, transition out of the child welfare system, decrease in re-entry rates, and a stronger sense of belonging for children.
- Participate in case conferences, CFTM's, and case supervision.
- Maintain accurate records of contact information for parents, family members, fictive kin, service providers, and other resource contacts.
- High School diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year working with children.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance.
As a Family Finding Worker, you will be expected to align your performance with our overarching philosophy of CARE, which includes the six CARE principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed. You will also be required to pass TCI training with a satisfactory grade in written and/or physical testing and remain current on refresher training.
This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to the well-being and safety of children. If you are passionate about working with families and children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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