Foster Family and DCS Adoption Specialist

Career Opportunities with Christian Family Care Agency Foster Family and DCS Adoption Specialist Foster Family & DCS Adoption Specialist Phoenix, Arizona Full Time, Monday–Friday 40 hours per week $19- $21.50 hourly Christian Family Care Social Services Agency is looking to hire a full-time Foster Family & DCS Adoption (FF/DCSA) Specialist . This position pays a competitive salary and provides a flexible benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holiday, mileage reimbursement, and retirement plan. As the FF/DCSA Specialist, you will: Determine suitability of prospective adoptive families and foster care providers, including the preparation of a comprehensive psycho-social home study, interviewing applicants for motivation, dynamics, and function, as well as assessing matches and family’s knowledge of parenting from a strength-based, trauma-informed approach. Educate families about adoption issues and work to resolve infertility issues with couples, making appropriate referrals as needed for counseling. Assure foster homes remain in compliance with program policies, child discipline policies, and state licensing requirements, maintain written case records, and prepare quarterly summaries, annual renewals, amendments, and withdrawals in a timely manner. Act as liaison between the foster family and DCS in matters related to reimbursements and special payments; participate in regular Foster Care department staff meetings, both giving and receiving support from fellow staff members. If you have 1+ years’ experience in parenting skills, counseling, or in-home support services and a bachelor’s degree in social work, Family and Marriage Studies, or a closely related field #J-18808-Ljbffr Christian Family Care