Abbott House is currently seeking a full-time Family Development Specialist for our Bronx, NY site.
Abbott House offers low cost medical insurance, PTO accrual, child care referral assistance, tuition assistance, retirement plan, and more
Job Summary:
The Family Development Specialist is responsible for the Re-certification of Foster Boarding Homes. Additional, responsibilities fall under the scope of Family Development including the completion of licensing requirements for Kinship and non-Kinship Foster Homes. Responsibilities may include work with FBHs in the Bronx as well as in Westchester.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely re-certification of assigned FBHs
- Facilitate the licensing of prospective Foster Family Candidates
- Maintain up to date Foster Parent records in CNNX, Options and the hard copy file
- Ensure that timely licensing of Kinship foster parents
- Conduct initial licensing trainings as assigned
- Provide intake coverage as necessary
- Assist recruitment efforts as assigned
- Ensure responsive and fluid communication with case planning staff on all Foster Parent or child related concerns
- Provide support and guidance to case planning staff on licensing regulations and Foster Boarding Home related matters
- Ensure availability to Foster Parents for support, guidance and assistance
- Additional responsibilities as needed
Job Requirements:
- BA/BSW required with two years of relevant experience
- Valid driver’s license