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Foster Parent Support, Training, Recruitment and Placement Specialist, URM DC

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area · Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree RequiredSala...

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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree RequiredSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: 30 - 50%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesThe Foster Parent Support, Recruitment, Training and Placement Specialist for Foster Care Services in the District of Columbia (DC) region is responsible for foster parent support and retention, training and placement matching. The Specialist will ensure that foster parents have a healthy fostering community to thrive in as well as provide any need a foster parent may have throughout the fostering process. In addition, the Foster Parent Support, Training and Placement Specialist will manage the intake and placement assignments of foster children/youth and any training needs for the foster parents. Essential Functions: ● Conduct regular check-ins to offer additional support to foster parents. ● Provide support to assigned families throughout the licensing and renewal process. ● Conduct monthly and quarterly home visits. ● Complete and submit reports as required. ● Attend staffing, hearing and...