Placement Specialist at Safe Children Coalition Inc – Sarasota, Florida

PURPOSE:

To secure safe, appropriate placements for all children in out-of-home care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Secures safe, appropriate placements for all children in out-of-home placements.

· Documents all placement changes and provides information to Data manager and document in FSFN.

· Attends all Placement Preservation staffings pertaining to placement activities and weekly SCC Shelter staffings.

· Attends court when needed.

· Responds to daily placement related emergencies and performs on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.

· Assists in the retention efforts of present foster/adoptive homes.

· Maintains formal and informal contacts with other agencies and groups.

· Maintains accurate and up-to-date information regarding resources and provides information and referral services based on case assessment.

· Performs with appropriate supervision from supervisor.

· Maintains accurate and up-to-date information about program policies and procedures for which employees are responsible and adheres to these appropriately during the course of job performance.

· Assists in the training/licensing of foster/adoptive parents.

· Participates in Foster/Adoptive parent recruitment activities.

· Participate in the on-going development and related activities of a comprehensive quality improvement process within the Child and Family Services division.

· Attend monthly residential meetings.

· Focus on stepping children out of group care.

A comprehensive benefits program including:

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma

One year experience working with at-risk youths preferred