Foster Care Placement Coordinator
Foster Care Placement Coordinator
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Foster Parent Placement Coordinator
Foster Parent Placement Coordinator Columbus OH
The Foster Parent Placement Coordinator is responsible for the initial assessment of referrals and helping in recommending appropriate services based on referrals coming into the agency. Responsible for communicating to referring agencies interagency correspondence regarding required agency case file information.
Compensation: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: MW or WF 9 AM 9 PM 12hour shifts 36 hours per week fulltime).
Working at NYAP
- 22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
- Halfday Fridays throughout the summer
- Excellent Compensation
- Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
- Retirement Matching 401K)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Phone Allowance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- CEUs and ongoing trainings/education
Responsibilities
- Able to commit to three 12 hour workdays.
- Be responsible for the placement procedures interagency correspondence and required agency case file information.
- Be responsible for the initial assessment of referrals and when appropriate conduct an onsite visit/assessment with the prospective youth and family.
- Be responsible for recommending the appropriate service(s) to be delivered in accordance with the least restrictive environment based on assessment results.
- Be responsible for communicating to referring agencies and foster parents for the determination and negotiation of the level of care of the clients based on assessment results.
- Entering received referral information into agency systems including but not limited to SharePoint and Excel.
- Assist with increasing the referral base by approved methods and strategies to keep childplacing agencies aware of NYAPs continuum of care and services.
- Distribute statistical reports to supervisors detailing service reception activities as requested.
- Advocate on behalf of the youth through individual and system advocacy to promote the provision of service delivery to the youth and their families via the least restrictive service delivery option available.
- Follow agency procedures for weekend and holiday emergency coverage.
- Interact effectively with agency staff foster parents referring agencies and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum two years experience in youth services preferring with direct experience in Human Services.
A Bachelors Degree in a social service or related field.
- 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.
Other Skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Possess a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for troubled youth.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
