Foster Home Licensing Contractor
Foster Home Licensing Contractor
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Career Opportunity
Who We Are:
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
Position Overview
Summary
The Foster Care Recruiter works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.
This contractor position is for the licensing team and would be solely responsible for writing home studies. SAFE certification and NTDC certification are required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission Values and Philosophies.
- Interview prospective foster parents and complete SAFE Home Study assessments.
- Maintain confidentiality of clients and agency information.
- Maintain professional boundaries conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations agency policy and licensure ethics.
- Able to effectively meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Contractor responsibilities vary and are outlined in a signed agreement between the independent contractor and NYAP.
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or similar field from an accredited college or university
- SAFE Home Study certification required
- NTDC Trained required
- 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
- Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program.
- Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 100000/300000 Bodily Injury required for car insurance.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
If this describes YOU please apply today!
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and coworkers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
