Statewide Foster Home Worker

SAFY is seeking a full-time Statewide Foster Home Worker for our South Carolina divisions (Charleston, Columbia, & Greenville). As a Foster Home Worker, you will be responsible for initial contact and engagement with potential foster parents. This position is primarily remote, but some travel is required to the division closest to where employee is based, as well as the other divisions, as needed.

*While this position is statewide, we're seeking candidates located in the Low Country and Charleston areas*

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

Clinical:

• Contact inquiries within 12 business hours.

• Complete Info Sessions with prospective foster parents.
• Conduct follow-up calls with prospective foster parents on a weekly basis.
• Attend all Growth & Development meetings across the state.
• Complete Quarterly Environmental Audits for all assigned Foster Homes.
• May conduct foster parent training.
• Assist with auditing foster home files.
• Assist Engagement & Licensing Specialists with retention and recruitment duties.

Compliance/Reporting:

• Timely document outcome of home visits, support sessions, interaction with parties involved in the foster home.
• Document any incidents as required by policy, regulations and contract requirements.
• Follow monthly and quarterly requirements as defined annually by STARS standards.
• Assist clinical staff with collecting and organizing necessary paperwork from foster parents.
• Report any concerns/ incidents concerning assigned youth or foster parents immediately to clinical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned or identified by direct supervisor or Treatment Director.
• Plan scheduled meetings with supervisor and document activities on weekly log and meet with supervisor a minimum of once a month for staffing.
• Assist with planning and preparation for Divisional training, activities and special events.

Other:

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
• Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
• Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job related skills.
• Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
• Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
• One year of relevant experience with above listed degree.
• Administrative experience required.
• Microsoft Office products, agency databases and online systems, other computer software as required.
• Valid driver license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

What We Offer

• Target salary range: $44,000.00 to $47,000.00
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.