Foster Care Coordinator |
Division: |
Job & Family Services |
Contact Name: |
Tammy Smoke, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Contact Email: |
[email protected]
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Contact Phone: |
740-670-5150
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Contact Fax: |
740-670-5152
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Date Posted: |
12/28/2017
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Application Form: |
Click Here
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Posting Expires: |
1/13/2018
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Position Location: |
Newark, Ohio |
Position Description: |
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Foster care case management, recruitment, monitoring and counseling to parents and foster care providers; conducts in-depth assessments; identifies resources for families and children; conducts foster parent training classes; provides pre- and post-placement guidance; conducts foster care and kinship home visits, support groups, and recognition activities; represents the agency in court; completes court and child summaries. Conducts community outreach services to educate the community and other social service agencies about foster care and kinship services. As scheduled, performs on-call emergency children services on evenings, weekends and holidays. |
Brief Description: |
Licking County Job & Family Services is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual to fill the position of Foster Care Coordinator with Licking County Children Services. |
Job Prerequisites: |
Minimum Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field. Experience working with at-risk families in areas such as foster care, child welfare, substance abuse, mental health, and behavior management preferred. Knowledge of community resources helpful. Candidates must have a successful drug screen, background check, and driving record as determined by Licking County Government. |
Application Procedure: |
Interested candidates may submit a resume and application (available from lcounty.com, Human Resources) via email to: [email protected]
Licking County Job & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
Compensation: |
Salary: $16.84 – $23.78/hour (plus applicable educational supplement) |
Job Type: |
Full Time |
Pay Type: |
Hourly |
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