Foster Family and DCS Adoption Specialist

Foster Family and DCS Adoption Specialist

Foster Family & DCS Adoption Specialist
Phoenix, Arizona
Full Time, Monday–Friday
40 hours per week
$19- $21.50 hourly

Join the Christian Family Care Team and help us strengthen families and serve at-risk children in the name of Jesus Christ! We are a social services agency and have been serving at-risk children statewide for 40 years. We have done this by acting with empathy and compassion, embracing diversity, and exemplifying Integrity.

Christian Family Care Social Services Agency is looking to hire a full-time Foster Family & DCS Adoption (FF/DCSA) Specialist. We are a certified Best Christian Workplace organization and are accredited through the Council on Accreditation. This position pays a competitive salary and provides a flexible benefits package which can include health insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holiday, mileage reimbursement, and retirement plan.

As the FF/DCSA Specialist, you will:

• Determine suitability of prospective adoptive families and foster care providers, including the preparation of a comprehensive psycho-social home study, interviewing applicants for motivation, dynamics, and function, as well as assessing matches and family’s knowledge of parenting from a strength-based, trauma-informed approach.
• Educate families about adoption issues and work to resolve infertility issues with couples, making appropriate referrals as needed for counseling.
• Assure foster homes remain in compliance with program policies, child discipline policies, and state licensing requirements always. Maintain written case records and prepare quarterly summaries, annual renewals, amendments, and withdrawals in a timely manner.
• Act as liaison between the foster family and DCS in matters related to reimbursements and special payments. Participate in regular Foster Care department staff meetings, both giving and receiving support from fellow staff members.

If you have 1+ years’ experience in parenting skills, counseling, or in-home support services and a bachelor’s degree in social work, Family and Marriage Studies, or a closely related field, please apply now!

Note, this position post is a summary of expected job functions and qualifications. A full job description will be provided during the recruiting process.