Foster Family Resource and Licensing Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Child Development/Support -
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support
Help us Build a Thriving New England!
Ascentria Care Alliance has been transforming underserved communities for over 150 years, providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. Recognized as one of the largest human services nonprofits in New England and one of the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts, we envision vibrant communities where all individuals have access to resources to support one another to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
Join us in making a lasting difference!
Job Title: Youth and Family Specialist
Pay Rate: $51,196 per year
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Position OverviewWork with us and make a difference;
Our Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program is looking for a new team member who is passionate about placing Refugee children and youth into safe, reliable and loving foster homes! The Family Resource Specialist works to identify, match, train, prepare and develop foster families to effectively care for the children in our program. The Family Resource will assure that all necessary foster family documentation and preparation is complete, kept up to date and meets all regulatory requirements to care for children in their home.
The candidate will work as part of the team and will maintain excellent relationship with the State and other funding sources, stakeholders, families and the youth. The Foster Family Resource Specialist will visit each foster family monthly, and document families’ progress and growth. The perfect candidate has experience with refugee minors, the foster care system, diverse population, and has excellent communications kills and follow through.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field, bilingual English/Spanish a plus,
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