Buckner International

Foster Care Home Developer

Lubbock, Texas, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago

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About the role

You will also provide an ongoing assessment of the prospective families.
The role will also provide monitoring and development of the licensed foster paents.
Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

Maintain a supportive relationship with foster care resources, which includes identifying on-going training and support needs
providing support and strengthening Department relationships with foster parents
Consult with DFPS 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 least restrictive setting.
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

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 and young adults.
introduce families to the need for treatment services, amend individual licenses relative to capacity, age ranges, etc. and renew licenses at required intervals.
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.
Make contact with and oversee foster children as required by state licensing and Buckner policy.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
Requires extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques required for specialized training programs.
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.

Coordinate and implement the recruitment of foster parents for the Foster Care program. Recruitment should follow approved recruitment annual plan in collaboration with foster care and adoption program, church engagement.

Requires working knowledge of current social and economic problems of community and individual health, educational and recreational needs and community and State resources.

We are seeking a Home Developer to join our Foster Care and Adoption Program.
As a Home Developer, you will Shine Hope as you are responsible for the coordination and implementation of recruiting families to become Buckner foster parents and promoting Buckner Foster Care services to the community.

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world.
Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.
Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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