Per Diem Foster Care Program Recruiter

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Job description

Description:

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents, by finding them the best foster homes?

We are Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Therapeutic Foster Care in Holden, and we are looking for a Foster Care Home finder who will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment, selection, pre-service training, licensing and re-licensing of therapeutic foster homes. Assists in clinical components of foster care placement. Provides follow up with therapeutic foster homes.

The selected candidate will demonstrate flexibility, patience, high energy, creativity, and a sense of humor. Must have the ability to create and maintain a therapeutic treatment environment; compassion, empathy, and an ability to maintain sound boundaries; and a passion for working with, and guiding children and adolescents with significant and challenging special needs.

Keywords: foster care, case manager, homefinder, counselor, social worker, child welfare, MAPS certified, Human Services, special needs, guidance counselor, SAFE home study model program.

Keywords: non-profit, children, adolescents, behavioral health, foster care, respite, weekends, summer, Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Care Professional, Personal Attendant, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Behavioral Health Technician, Foster Care.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology required.

- Minimum of one year experience working with children, adolescents and families; preferably in a child-

placement setting.

- MAPS Trainer Certification preferred. Must be willing and able to acquire MAPP Trainer Certification
immediately upon hire.

-Experience facilitating trainings and engaging in recruitment activities.

- Experience preparing home studies.
- Basic computer literacy, with strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

- Must possess a validMassachusetts Driver's License.

- Bilingaul (Spanish) is preferred but not required.