Maniilaq Association

01/26

Title:  Foster Care Specialist I/II                                                                                 Range:  13/14

Program:  Family Services                                                                                          Status:  Non-Exempt

Housing Priority:  None                                                                                              Covered:  Yes

                                                                                                                                BCU: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

The Foster Care Specialist I, II is to provide child protective services case management based on the Family Centered Services model in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Pt Hope in cooperation with the Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS) and in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act. Working directly with the State of Alaska Foster Care and Licensing Specialist & following Foster Home Licensing Standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts ongoing casework recruitment campaign for new foster homes using all medial and methods available.
2. Processes applications, attachments, and recommends new foster homes for licensing.
3. Orients new foster parents on procedures of maintaining a foster care license.
4. Provides ongoing consultation, assistance, and training to foster parents in understanding their responsibilities.
5. Completes relative home assessments.
6. Reports serious violations of licensing regulations by foster parents to the Office of Children’s Services.
7. Travels to villages in the region to complete licensing procedures including Home Safety Standard checks, fingerprints, home visits, etc.
8. Attends case reviews staff meetings, and other meetings pertaining to foster care.
9. Completes a variety of paperwork associated with licensing while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
10. May assist with moving children to new placements and escorting children to treatment.
11. Maintains a commitment to professional development and growth.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with the Northwest Arctic Borough Region, its culture, people, and ability to speak Inupiaq desirable. Criminal history that shows no felonies or abuse of children of any kind. Must possess a current Alaska driver’s license and have a good enough driving history to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles.

Foster Care I:

One year experience in a human services or related field.

Foster Care II:

Two years work experience as Foster Care Specialist I, or three years experience in human service field.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.