Foster Care Recruitment and Emergency Placement Specialist

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)