Job Summary

The Family Development Specialist is responsible for the Re-certification of Foster Boarding Homes. Additional responsibilities fall under the scope of Family Development including the completion of licensing requirements for Kinship and non-Kinship Foster Homes. Responsibilities may include work with FBHs in the Bronx as well as in Westchester.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely re-certification of assigned FBHs

• Facilitate the licensing of prospective Foster Family Candidates

• Maintain up to date Foster Parent records in CNNX, Options and the hard copy file

• Ensure that timely licensing of Kinship foster parents

• Conduct initial licensing trainings as assigned

• Provide intake coverage as necessary

• Assist recruitment efforts as assigned

• Ensure responsive and fluid communication with case planning staff on all Foster Parent or child related concerns

• Provide support and guidance to case planning staff on licensing regulations and Foster Boarding Home related matters

• Ensure availability to Foster Parents for support, guidance and assistance

• Additional responsibilities as needed

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you have an interest working with vulnerable youth and want to be part of a great organization.

• You have a BA/BSW with two years of relevant experience

• You must have a valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person