Foster Care and Adoption Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting Foster Care and Adoption program through providing transportation for youth to appointments and visits with family, scheduling appointments and administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Home Visits, Monitoring & Family Time Supervision

• Schedule appointments and visitations.
• Transport      children in company vehicles to family homes or other community settings.
• Conduct structured observations of the child and parents.
• Document behavioral patterns, interactions, and any safety concerns.
• Monitor interactions closely to prevent unsafe or harmful situations.
• Engage with both children and caregivers to provide guidance or support.
• May facilitate in-house consultation meetings with children and families.
• Keep vehicles and family time environments clean, orderly and safe.
• Be available for after-hours or weekend supervision when necessary.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Court and Consultation Involvement

Additional Duties

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or related field, required.   Experience in social service field, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location :

Work location is Wilmington, with travel required to other counties to transport families and other needed. Company vehicle provided when transporting children and families.

Full-time position with benefits

Benefits Include :

Requirements :

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