The Foster Parent Recruitment and Emergency Placement Specialist is a dual-role position responsible for recruiting and certifying foster parents, coordinating emergency placements, and serving as a liaison with the Erie County Department of Social Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Social Work or related field; Masters in Social Work preferred
- At least two (2) years of child welfare experience required; direct experience in foster care preferred
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on an on-call basis required
- Experience with emergency response or crisis coordination highly preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to family-centered, trauma-informed care and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with foster parents, program staff, and external healthcare providers
- Team player mindset with a commitment to working collaboratively within the Foster Care program and across agency departments
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and social services
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
- Bereavement: Four Paid Days
- Paid Jury Duty
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Medical, Two Plan Options
- Dental, Two Plan Options
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program and Incentives
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement (403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)