Foster Care Licenser and Trainer

Turn your calling into a career at Baptist Children's Homes of NC as a Foster Care Licenser and Trainer!

OUR MISSION:
Sharing hope... changing lives.

OUR VISION:
To provide the highest quality of Christian services to children, adults, and families in a caring culture of measurable excellence.

FOUNDED:
November 11, 1885 by John Mills in Thomasville, North Carolina.

WHERE WE SERVE:
We serve all 100 North Carolina counties and operate locations in 30 communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Guatemala.

We believe every child deserves to be cared for by a loving family in a safe, stable home. Through our EVERY CHILD Foster & Adoption Ministry, Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina is able to train and equip families to become licensed foster care families and adoptive families. We also partner with churches to train and license families within the congregation or to begin their own foster and adoption ministries.

We work with families to become registered foster care families. These families are committing to caring for and loving a child for a brief or extended period of time with the ultimate goal of the child returning to their biological families.

Our Foster-to-Adopt program is designed to find permanent homes for children currently in the foster care system when re‑unification is not possible. The ultimate goal of this program is to provide an option for permanency for these children through the adoption process.

Learn more atbchfamily.org !

Job Title:
Foster Care Licenser and Trainer

Location:
Thomasville, NC

Apply: bchcareers.org

Starting Pay: $21.91/ hr

The Foster Care Licenser/Trainer is to perform duties and responsibilities related to the function of the Human Services Ministry enabling foster homes to function at the highest level of competency in carrying out the Agency’s policies, procedures and programs. These activities relate to the licensing and training, recruitment and screening of foster families applying with Baptist Children’s Homes of NC. Need to be trained in MAPP/Deciding Together and engage in teamwork, group work, work with family according to the developed plan, family and custodian contacts, community resources, and case record management.

• Minimum of 23 years of age.
• Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field, from an accredited University or Accredited Seminary.
• Two years of experience with population served.
• Valid drivers’ license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children.
• Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
• Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the institution’s personnel policies.
• Respects the cultural diversity of children, and strives to create a positive relationship.

• Prepares for and participates in regular supervisory conferences.
• Participates in 90‑day and annual staff performance evaluations.
• Keeps supervisor informed on current status of total work responsibilities.

• Functions within the guidelines of the job description and the Program of Intentionalized Services.
• Represents the agency’s philosophy, purpose, and programs to groups, individuals, and referral agencies in a professional and objective manner.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to supervise the foster home program and work as a member of the team.
• Has knowledge of and supports the roles of other team members.
• Respects the right of the team to be involved with the child and his/her family.
• Shares with the team members information necessary for foster home decision making.
• Supports the foster home team in providing daily care to meet the needs of children and maintaining a positive environment.
• Participates as a team member in team meetings and other staff meetings.
• Participates in ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of the team’s functioning.
• Researches and conducts foster parent training on appropriate subjects as assigned.
• Provides leadership in creating and maintaining therapeutic milieu.
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