Foster Family Services Admissions Representative

Business: Boys Town

Job Summary:

In a career as a Foster Family Services Admissions Representative, you have the ability to change a family's life. Every family has its problems, but some families' problems threaten their very existence. The Foster Family Services Admissions Representative coordinates the placement of children in Foster Family homes. This position also conducts in-home visits and provides support and guidance to foster families. Your work here will not only be life-changing but lifesaving.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates youth referrals.
  • Independently screens and assesses youth referrals to determine appropriate foster home match.
  • Conducts independent interviews with youth to determine eligibility for the program.
  • Assesses dynamics and appropriateness of placement; coordinates pre-placement visits with child and potential foster family.
  • Maintains responsibility of after hours on-call emergency referral phone; responds to placement needs by determining possible home matches.
  • Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to problem solve placement related issues and promote teamwork.
  • Maintains monthly statistics and data needed for program accountability.
• Conducts in-home visits with Foster Parents.
  • Conducts home study evaluations and participates in the recruiting and selection process of Foster Parents.
  • Assesses foster parents' strengths, needs, and preferences for appropriate matching of children.
  • Meets with Foster Parents following scheduled reporting guidelines, and as needed, to discuss administrative and programmatic issues, review their placement preferences and provide support and guidance in areas of concern.
  • Conducts initial Foster Parent training and other training in the community as needed; provides ongoing training and teaching to the Foster Parents through formal group training opportunities, web-based learning, and one-on-one training in the Foster Parents home.
  • Utilizes own vehicle to transport youth and to visit homes as needed.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagans Boys Home mission.
  • Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission
  • Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town
  • Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
  • Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance
  • Supports other members of the management team and their work

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Work or a related field, or equivalent.
• 2 years of child welfare experience, including experience working with local and state agencies and foster care services; experience in the Boys Town Family Home Program or an equivalent program preferred. Additional education and experience may be required by state regulations and laws.
• This position may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check, plus ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job. Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town touches the lives of more than 2 million children and families nationwide each year. As one of the country's largest nonprofit funded child-care organizations, Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. From our start in 1917, we're poised to make even greater strides forward as we lead the way in changing how America cares for children, families and communities for the next 100 years.

Date Posted: September 16, 2021

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.