The specialist plays a crucial role in identifying and connecting with family members and fictive kin to create support networks for children within the foster care system. This position also involves fostering the recruitment of foster parents, performing assessments, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to guarantee stability in placements. A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a similar discipline is required, along with pertinent experience in child welfare or case management. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and the capability to successfully complete thorough background checks.
Bethany for Children & Families provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
