Foster Care Home Finder, Lackawanna/Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Foster Care Home Finder

Location : Buffalo, NY

Setting: Outpatient - Full-Time

Schedule

• Varies based on client needs

• Weekends/evenings if needed

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The Foster Care Home Finder is responsible for recruiting, training, certifying, and supporting foster and adoptive families. This role guides prospective foster parents through the certification and re-certification process and supports successful placement of children in approved homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruit and engage prospective foster and adoptive families through community outreach and recruitment activities.

• Screen applicants and ensure compliance with agency, county, and state regulations.

• Conduct home visits, interviews, and foster/adoptive home studies.

• Complete required documentation, assessments, clearances, and regulatory paperwork.

• Maintain accurate case records, certification information, training records, and re-certification requirements.

• Assist with matching children with appropriate foster families and coordinate placement communication.

• Provide ongoing support, advocacy, and resources to foster parents.

• Develop relationships with foster families, caseworkers, community partners, and service providers.

• Facilitate and co-train prospective foster families in required training programs.

• Participate in meetings, case reviews, family conferences, and required professional development activities.

• Ensure adherence to child welfare policies, regulations, and best practices.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a closely related field required.

• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC license preferred.

• Professional licensure preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience working with children and families required; extensive child welfare experience preferred.

• Knowledge of foster care regulations, child welfare systems, and community resources preferred.

• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and build positive relationships with diverse populations.

• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, advocacy, and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays.

• Eligible non-profit employer for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Casual dress environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Free dental insurance.

• Employer-sponsored life insurance.

• Supplemental insurance options, including life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and cancer coverage.

• Wellness incentives through biometric health screenings.

• Annual gym reimbursement.

• Access to dental and outpatient mental health services.

• Employee referral program.

For more information please reach out to Amaan: at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.