Position Description:
Christian City launched their newest program, Crossroads Foster Care and Adoption in 2018 and the program has continued to grow. The Home StudyPractitioner uses assessment tools to evaluate a prospective or current foster/adoptive/respite family’s motivation, and their suitability to care for children from difficult places. This position will train families and will also make recommendations for families prior to their approval. This position will report to the Supervisor for the Crossroads Foster Care and Adoption Program.

General Responsibilities
· Assist families with completing the necessary documents following an info session.
· Provides timely communication to prospective or current foster/adoptive families and staff.
· Assess a family’s motivation and suitability to care for children from difficult places though a series of home visit interviews, safety checks and data collection.
· Awareness of various backgrounds/cultures to approach families with dignity and respect and to educate families that are willing to foster/adopt cross culturally.
· Provide training to foster/adoptive parents as needed
· Educate foster/adoptive families on common diagnosis, behaviors, and needs that are typical for children after placement.
· Teach families the importance and effect of positive interactions with a child’s biological family and help ease concerns regarding the partnership.
· Educate families on agency/state policies and the standards that must be maintained throughout their fostering/adoption process.
· Complete SAFE certified home studies in accordance with Georgia law for the purpose of approving foster and adoptive homes.
· Assist staff in determining if a family could be a good placement option to meet the needs of a specific child(ren).
· Maintain child/family case record to include materials consistent with agency, licensing, accreditation, and contract requirements.
· Assist with onboarding for new staff/interns.
· Maintains confidentially for our families and our agency.
· All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field OR a Bachelor’s Degree with several years of experience in the field
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience in foster/adoptive field preferred
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Problem solving ability and time management skills
· Certified in IMPACT FCP Training preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed upon timeframe
· Certified as SAFE Home Study Practitioner preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed upon timeframe
· CPR/First Aid certification preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed upon timeframe
· Proficiency in technology (MS Office and Extended Reach)
· Possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License
· Acceptable criminal records checks, child abuse records, motor vehicle report and drug screening

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Union City, GA 30291

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