Social Work - Foster Care Licensing Worker

Who is Wellspring?

Hello!

Because you navigated to this page, we know you are interested in becoming a foster care licensing worker with Wellspring. Can we just say how excited we are that you are here? It means so much to us that something about the Wellspring family stood out to you.

Wellspring Lutheran Services purposefully takes a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services. We are convinced that we must find the strengths in people and build on these for any lasting change to occur.

We hope you can find the answers to your questions by reading some of the information below.

About You:

Are you wondering whether this would be a good fit for you? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you continue your search:

• Do I consider myself a patient person? What does it look like when I get overwhelmed?
• Do I respect ALL people — even on MY hard days? (We all have them; it’s ok!
• Do I like working with a team of people who are all committed to the same goal?

What you'll be doing:

• Complete thorough and accurate assessments of applicants and/or licensed foster families per established time frames.
• Complete special evaluations of licensed foster homes and develop thorough, accurate recommendations and corrective action plans, as applicable.
• Create and implement effective plans to recruit and/or retain foster families, including recruitment presentations, recruitment materials, newsletters, special events, awards, gifts of appreciation, and support groups.
• Schedule, prepare for, and provide pre-service training for prospective foster parents frequently and at times convenient for families, as well as consistent, ongoing training for licensed foster parents.
• Provide orientation for prospective foster families, ensuring great customer service to facilitate the application process, scheduling times convenient for families.
• Obtain referrals and thorough intake information, and assist in making placements in compliance with rules and policy.
• Participate in or facilitate inter-agency or intra-agency meetings.
• Complete data entry into all data management systems as required, as well as keep paper files accurate, complete, and in compliance with policy, rules, and state law.

What'll You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field
• Experience working with children and families

Wellspring Lutheran Services, Children & Families, Foster Care, Social Work, Human Services, Family Services

Full Job Description available during the interview.