RESOURCE HOME COORDINATOR
full-time•Philadelphia
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Reed Street - Philadelphia, PA 19146
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Resource Home Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment of resource parents who will care for children and youth needing dependent placement through Philadelphia Department of Human Services. Resource families are to be developed and certified in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare regulations, contract standards of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, and quality standards of Bethanna. The primary focus of the Resource Home Coordinator are: (1) develop and implement strategy to increase capacity of available resource homes; (2) develop relationships with external stakeholders to further support and facilitate recruitment events and strategies; (3) plan and implement recruitment events; (4) facilitate linkage to organization(s) that certify homes in a timely manner; (5) provide training, support , and follow up services to prospective and /or certified resource parents as needed; and (6) educate community on vision of IOC, role of CUA, needs of youth, and responsibilities of resource care givers. The Resource Home Coordinator functions as a part of the larger CUA team responsible for achieving the target goals of improving safety, permanency and well-being of youth and families.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with youth and families
• Experience in Foster Care and/or Child Welfare preferred
• Must be knowledgeable about child development, family dynamics, parenting skills, cultural competency, and IOC model of resource care including resource parents serving as mentors to the parents of the children in their care.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
What you'll do
- The Resource Home Coordinator is responsible for recruiting resource parents for children needing placement and developing relationships with stakeholders to support recruitment efforts. They also plan recruitment events and provide training and support to resource parents.
About BETHANNA
Bethanna is a Christian organization that provides the highest quality system of care for children and families in order to ensure safety, restore emotional wellness, and build family stability.
About
Bethanna provides adoption, child welfare services and behavioral health care in Philadelphia, Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Bethanna strengthens families, promotes resilience and offers hope in times of need. Contact us to find out how you can help lead the way home for children and teens in your community.
Bethanna’s guiding service philosophy and approach to providing services is rooted in the following guiding principles:
Commitment to serve in a Christ-like manner that demonstrates love, compassion, justice, and mercy on behalf of children and families.
Commitment to excellence
Support children and families along their life journeys.
Demonstrate cultural competency.
Serve with dignity and respect toward all.
Maintain fiscal and programmatic accountability.
Commitment to build stability
Preserve and promote safe, nurturing, and permanent families.
Provide clinical supports to enhance emotional wellness.
Advocate securing resources and services on behalf of individuals and families.
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What does a RESOURCE HOME COORDINATOR do at BETHANNA?
As a RESOURCE HOME COORDINATOR at BETHANNA, you will: the Resource Home Coordinator is responsible for recruiting resource parents for children needing placement and developing relationships with stakeholders to support recruitment efforts. They also plan recruitment events and provide training and support to resource parents..
Is the RESOURCE HOME COORDINATOR position at BETHANNA remote?
The RESOURCE HOME COORDINATOR position at BETHANNA is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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