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About the Role
The Homefinder Case Worker is responsible for identifying, certifying, and supporting foster and adoptive families to find safe, nurturing, and permanent homes for children. This role is vital in helping children achieve reunification or permanency through adoption.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ongoing recruitment campaigns to attract foster and adoptive families.
- Distribute promotional materials and conduct presentations in the community.
- Schedule and conduct orientation sessions for prospective families.
- Facilitate group training using the NTDC or similar parenting preparation models.
- Initiate and conduct home studies and evaluations for potential foster/adoptive families.
- Conduct home visits and assist families with required documentation.
- Assess homes for compliance with regulations and make recommendations for certification.
- Re-certify existing homes annually.
- Collaborate with internal staff to match certified families with children.
- Participate in family certification meetings and provide professional input.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case files, including progress notes, training logs, and home visit reports.
- Submit monthly reports and documentation to supervisors.
- Provide crisis intervention and support services to foster families.
- Respond to family or program needs outside of regular hours as necessary.
- Make regular quarterly or as-needed home visits.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with coordinating Parent Support Group meetings and other program-related activities.
- Promote collaboration and open communication among staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to maintain detailed case records.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Case record maintenance
- Time management
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Salary/Compensations
- $21.64 - $21.64 Hourly
About the Company
- Buffalo Urban League Foster Care & Adoption