Foster and Adoption Family Coordinator

The Settlement Home for Children

The Settlement Home for Children (The Home) is a licensed nonprofit organization that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse and neglect. We provide 24-hour care to help children in foster care access the materials and support they need to restore and preserve a permanent sense of well-being. Our mission is to promote healing and growth in children, young adults and families by providing a continuum of care, support and resources.

Each of our programs builds a foundation for children so that they can develop a set of skills and beliefs that lead to self-efficacy. The support we provide includes taking care of children’s therapeutic counseling, emotional needs and physical health, providing nourishing meals and recreational activities, helping them develop healthy relationships and supporting their academic growth. Child well-being is strengthened over time with resources like a safe, structured, caring environment and by teaching the life skills that allow individuals to live healthy, productive lives.

Program: Foster and Adoption

Position: Foster and Adoption Family Coordinator

Reports to: Foster and Adoption Director

NOTE: This is a full-time, on campus (non-remote) position.

*****Candidates must live within 25 miles of Austin, TX.*****

Essential Job Deliverables:

Roles and Responsibilities (see Practice Guide for more information)

• Recruits, trains and verifies new foster and adoptive families
• Matches families to waiting foster and adoptive children
• Ensures organization compliance with all applicable licensing standards
• Operates at all times within the boundaries of the organization’s policies, procedures and practices

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively resolve problems or issues using judgment that is consistent with standards, policies, procedures, regulation and/or government law
• Strong attention to detail, efficient time-management skills
• Knowledge of applicable Licensing and Program standards
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, as well as doctors, caseworkers, families and court officials
• Demonstrates rapport and psychological sensitivity towards the children and families in the program
• Possesses effective analytical skills
• Ability to manage stress with multiple competing priorities
• Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems
• Skilled in verbal and written communications
• Possesses integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically
• Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competence
• Exhibits professional work habits and dress

Required Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services or related field from an accredited university
• At least one (1) years of related experience working with children in foster care
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet personnel requirements as outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Have a valid driver's license and less than 2 moving violations and/or 1 accident within the past 3 years
• Must have and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Previous experience in community engagement

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences: LCSW or LPC licensure preferred
• At least two (2) years of experience in a child care or child treatment role, preferably 24-hour child care
• Must have or obtain at hiring CPR and First Aid training
• Previous training in TBRI®

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Position frequently involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, speaking and repetitive motion. Position may occasionally involve running, climbing, balancing and crawling. Must have close visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) so as to perform reading and transcription; perform visual inspections; operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to hear so as to receive detailed information through oral communication; receive information through electronic, telephone and/or radio frequency; respond quickly to emergency support requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Diversity creates a healthier environment: equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination during recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion or any other condition of employment, on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, age, past, present or prospective military service, medical history or genetic information, socio-economic circumstance or any other characteristics protected by law. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• One of the requirements for employment with The Settlement Home for Children is to be 21 years or older. Do you meet this requirement?
• Do you live within 25 miles of Austin, TX?
• Do you understand that this is an on-site position, and not remote/work-from-home?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• professional adolescent childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person