Child Crisis Arizona believes that EVERY SINGLE CHILD MATTERS. Our mission is to provide children and youth a safe environment free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. If you truly want to make a difference, look into one of our rewarding careers!

As a Foster Care and Adoption Specialist, you will primarily be responsible for providing services using professionally accepted methods within DCS policies and in accordance with the needs and goals of the current or prospective foster families.

This position will require periodic work days in office at our Mesa location for team meetings, training requirements The remaining days will be a mixture of working from home and traveling to conduct home visits throughout the East and West valley of Maricopa County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts home visits and monitoring for adoptive families, as required by contract.
• Compiles data and reports to fulfill contract requirements or as requested.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge, provides case management, coordinates services and refers families to community resources that meet the specific needs of each family.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client’s identity and problems so as not to violate the professional code of ethics.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by attending workshops and classes, reading and utilizing in-service trainings and supervisory conferences.
• Responsible for ensuring culturally sensitive and appropriate services.
• Attends agency sponsored Foster Care family events and participates in recruitment events.
• Maintains monthly contact and monitors families as required by contract.
• Uses independent judgment to demonstrate the ability to problem solve and make decisions in the best interest of the children, the family, and the agency.
• Compiles client files in accordance with required contractual obligations and established procedures including significant documentation necessary for continuity of service.
• Assesses family needs and provides developmentally appropriate information, guidance, parenting information, life skills, and support that meet the needs of each family.
• Inspects home to ensure compliance with state regulations and makes determination if in-home placement is safe for children.
• Using state regulations as guidelines, makes determination if family meets the qualifications as a potential adoptive family.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Education must consist of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services field AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a human services field.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Must have experience in word processing in a Windows environment.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.
• Must complete a minimum of 14 hours of professional development training annually.
• Must maintain knowledge on Chapter 6 and attachment and bonding curriculum.
• Must complete Quick Connect state data collection training and 30 hours FPC training.