Overview
Foster Care Specialist Jobs in Ridgeland, MS at Catholic Charities, Inc.
Job Description: Foster Care Specialist
Location: Ridgeland, MS, 39157
Skills Required:
Ability to relate compassionately
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to support and motivate foster parents without compromising the goals and mission of the program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to form alliances with families and providers from other agencies
Job Responsibilities:
1. Reviews bio-data on clients referred by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop to determine suitable placements
2. Supervises foster children/homes
3. Makes referral to other community/agency resources for clients as necessary.
4. Provides counseling to children and parents/caregivers where applicable.
5. Provides client transportation.
6. May recruit, inspect, and grant licensure to potential residences to be used as foster homes, performs group training of foster parents.
7. May supervise, monitor, and provide support of services to clients.
8. Makes presentations to the community and participates in community awareness programs.
9. Answers telephone requests and initial personal contact with clients.
10. Assists other office personnel where applicable with placement issues.
11. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Title: Foster Care Specialist
Company: Catholic Charities, Inc.
Location: Ridgeland, MS
