Foster Care Specialist

Excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to support and motivate foster parents without compromising the goals and mission of the program Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to form alliances with families and providers from other agencies Job Responsibilities: 1. Reviews bio-data on clients referred by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop to determine suitable placements 3. Makes referral to other community/agency resources for clients as necessary. 4. Provides counseling to children and parents/caregivers where applicable. 5. Provides client transportation. 6. May recruit, inspect, and grant licensure to potential residences to be used as foster homes, performs group training of foster parents. 7. May supervise, monitor, and provide support of services to clients. 8. Makes presentations to the community and participates in community awareness programs. 9. Answers telephone requests and initial personal contact with clients. 10. Assists other office personnel where applicable with placement issues. 11. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities