Buckner International · 1 day ago
Home Developer
Lufkin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBuckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based social service organization dedicated to transforming lives. They are seeking a Home Developer to coordinate and implement the recruitment of families to become foster parents, as well as provide ongoing assessment and support to licensed foster parents.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents for the Foster Care program
Recruit foster homes by writing letters, placing ads and giving presentations; take inquiries from potential foster families
Recruit and develop foster homes; participate in public relations assignments directed for purposes of educating the community about resource need within the region of service
Timely and accurately complete the required licensing, assessment, and support processes to ensure that families meet Licensing Standards and are appropriately prepared to care for children; make recommendations for utilization; introduce new families to field/adoptive staff for future utilization; amend individual licenses relative to caps, city, age ranges, etc. and renew licenses at required intervals
Maintain a supportive relationship with foster care resources, which includes identifying on-going training and support needs; assisting in obtaining such services along with other team members; coordinating, with assistance from other team members; providing support and strengthening Department relationships with foster parents; monitoring licensed foster or adoptive homes as required to ensure the home is in compliance with Licensing Standards and assisting families in resolving compliance issues
Work with foster parent in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments
Assist foster parents with age-appropriate therapeutic and leisure activities
Consult with TDFPS staff with recommendations about the selection of foster family resources that best meet the needs of the children, which includes recommendations for support services to maintain the resource
Conduct investigations relative to complaints about licensed foster /adoptive homes in accordance with the TDFPS; identify issues and assist families in developing corrective action plans; and make recommendations for licensing enforcement when appropriate
Participate in regional needs assessment process by identifying and prioritizing foster / adoptive care needs at the local level
Provide / maintain reports, statistics, records and documentation of activities on a monthly basis or as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
Requires extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques required for specialized training programs
Requires working knowledge of the administration of training programs and knowledge of available literature in the social work field
Requires working knowledge of current social and economic problems of community and individual health, educational and recreational needs and community and State resources
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
Founded in 1879
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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