At Embrace Families we believe all kids deserve to grow up in safe, stable and loving homes. As a national leader in child welfare services, we begin by helping Central Florida families overcome the root causes of abuse and neglect through programs that offer case management and other prevention services that keep families together and build a stronger community. When a child can’t remain safely in their home, we partner with local agencies to support them through foster care, adoption, mentoring and beyond to ensure that children in bad situations move toward brighter futures.

Telecommuting/remote work options available

Starting salary: $52,880 - $60,812 (dependent on experience)

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POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide primary support for our foster homes and assist them in navigating in the Child Welfare System. Emphasis on client satisfaction, retention and utilization of the home. Partner and collaborate with Caregiver Information and Eligibility and other system of care partners- Case Management, Intake and Placement, Emotional Support Providers and other Embrace Families departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Initial contact for emotional support from foster parents and manage their requests for support
• Quarterly Licensing Home Visit (include assistance with training) and documentation in FSFN
• Liaison with regulatory-CIE on caregivers behalf
• Participate in monthly Foster Parent County meetings
• Participate in monthly Foster Parent Association meeting
• Collaborate with Emotional Support Providers about foster parent needs
• Contact foster homes for initial and subsequent placements and assess appropriateness of specific children in their home
• Participate in team activities assessing skill level of foster parents and participate in Step Down staffings for older youth
• Update Argos foster home profile ongoing
• Complete over capacity waivers and collaborate with CIE team
• Complete corrective action plans for foster homes and work with the CIE team
• Participate in foster care referrals and institutional staffings
• Participate in Placement Support Staffings and make recommendations about foster parent needs/supports related to children in their home in order to stabilize the placement
• Act as a scribe in Placement Support Staffings and collaborate with the County BHC in order to support the foster home and stabilize the placement
• On-call rotation after hours for new placement referrals or subsequent placements
• For specific on call position: On call after hour’s position with emphasis on new intakes/subsequent foster home placements. Contact with foster parents who aren’t available until after hours.
• Conduct quarterly home visits with foster parents and collaborate with CIE regarding re-licensure activities
• Have ongoing calls with foster parents and act as a resource and provide support

We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day. An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each and every day. It is also expected that all employees are timely and responsive in their communication with others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in human service area
• Current Child Welfare Certification or in process of obtaining

PREFERRED:

• Child Welfare Certified and 2 years’ experience

SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Intermediate data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time-management and organization skills
• Ability to analyze, integrate and report data
• Demonstrate cultural & linguistic competence & sensitivity to population served
• Ability to travel

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Embrace Families Values Strong Families and Strong Communities. We believe Every Child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. We invite you to come on board and help us make that happen.

• We are the lead child welfare agency in Central Florida covering the tri-county area of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties
• We are Innovative and have piloted programs not seen before in this industry – Ask us about our Keys to Independence Program and our work in Texas
• We raise awareness with fun and inspiring events such as Dance, Dream, & Inspire, the MANicure Movement, and our Golf Tournament
• We partner with organizations throughout the tri-county area to address the specific needs of our children and families at their community level.
• Voted one of the Top Places to Work by Orlando Sentinel
• A high % of Employee Engagement according to our yearly Gallup survey

Embrace Families Values Strong Employees. Our comprehensive pay and benefit package provides a foundation of health, wellness & development supports for you and your family.

• Your benefit eligibility starts on day 1
• 100% Employer paid basic life, AD&D and disability benefits
• 401(k) with Employer match up to 4% of eligible pay
• Paid Time Off accrues starting on day 1 with 27 days (216 hours) per hire year!
• 10 paid holidays each year
• A broad EAP Program with access to thousands of trainings and lifestyle discounts ranging from professional and personal which cover, mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Flexible hybrid work opportunities for most positions
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and development
• A high % of Employee Engagement according to our yearly Gallup survey
• Market based pay scale and an emphasis on recognizing and rewarding staff

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