Foster Services Licenser

Completes all activities required to screen, assess, and recruit potential Foster Parents and completes the required licensing paperwork. Coordinates, plans, and conducts training for foster families.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides safe and effective services

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Recruits and screens potential Foster Parents

• Works directly with Foster Family Services staff and the Marketing Department on developing strategies and advertisements to implement in recruiting foster families.

• Distributes program information and literature regarding the recruitment of Foster Parents.

• Handles telephone and mail inquiries from potential foster parents.

• Develops reports and tracking mechanisms to track potential families.

• Participates in speaking engagements and gives information on foster care and licensing requirements.

• Conducts initial interviews and orientations with potential foster parents to assess skills and abilities and alignment with Boys Town philosophy.

• Requests driving and criminal background checks and review references for potential foster parents.

• Prepares and submits reports and/or recommendations to the Foster Family Services Coordinator concerning selection of foster parents.

• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Trains Foster Parents

• Coordinates, plans, and supervises initial and ongoing training activities for foster parents.

• Coordinates and conducts initial training of potential foster parents to include state specific and Boys Town specific materials.

• Develops annual training calendar of initial, ongoing, and network meeting topics; develops and collects training materials for ongoing training materials.

• Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town.

• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience with training or recruitment and selection.

• Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving, including ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.

• Knowledge of the foster care system and foster care laws and regulations.

• Ability to plan and carry out an effective community recruitment program.

• Ability to teach and train adults.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex material.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and role modeling.

• Knowledge of Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Science, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Additional education and experience may be required by state regulation and laws or contractual requirements.

• Minimum 1 year of experience required.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) required.

• Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job; meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local law requirements.

• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the Boys Town Model preferred.

• Bilingual skills in some locations preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds, or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Work is typically in a normal office administrative environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to outside weather conditions and maybe required to visit homes with substandard living conditions and domestic pets.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.