Flexible Families Certification Worker

Position: Flexible Families Certification Worker
Reports To: Senior Director of Programs
Posted Salary Range: $20.91 - $25.00/hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Regular Part-Time (minimum 20 hours/week) or Full Time
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Catastrophic Leave, Parental Leave, LCSW Clinical Hours Supervision Program, Telecommuting Program, and more
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to Erin Groce (HR Director) via the form below

Mission & Culture:     
Adoption Options is an inclusive, non-profit adoption agency dedicated to enriching the lives of children, youth, and families. We provide education, placement services, counseling, and support for all members of the adoption community. The staff and Board of Directors at Adoption Options is actively working as a team to uphold the company's stated values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Inclusion, Education, and Professionalism in all aspects of the organization.

​Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the Flexible Families Certification Worker provides a variety of advanced administrative functions that support critical agency child placement services in the Flexible Families program. The Certification Worker is responsible for the coordination of significant aspects of the foster care and adoption program, including but not limited to the retention of Flexible Families, family education and training, scheduling and completion of home assessments, and updates. In addition, the Certification Worker must maintain up-to-date awareness of all foster care policies and procedures and participate in all State foster care audits. The Certification Worker will also work closely with the Senior Director of Programs to maintain foster care licensing standards set forth by the State of Colorado.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Work with all program families once past the initial home study approval on a consistent basis to update expiring/changing items for their file
• Complete as scheduled all annual family updates and/or renewals with current documentation to maintain compliance and licensure
• Complete all family evaluations with a minimum of 3 joint visits and conduct individual interviews with each applicant and individual interviews with all children in the home as assigned
• Prepare written family assessments using SAFE (structured analysis family evaluation) and present to the Placement Supervisor in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Programs to ensure compliance for all current/returning families in the Flexible Families Program
• Coordinating closely with caseworkers to schedule initial and annual licensing details and documentation
• Work to support and retain foster-to-adopt families (connecting with trainings, support groups, resource building, keeping families engaged with the program as appropriate, etc.)
• Assist in the education and training of foster families as assigned
• Prepare, complete, and distribute all certification documentation
• Provide post-placement supervision for families as needed
• Work in partnership and maintain relationships with other agencies regarding children's placement needs
• Advocate for Flexible Families during the placement of children, including licensing support, and provide placement/post-placement support and services
• Complete all ICPC documentation as required
• Actively pursue personal developmental opportunities to enhance overall competencies and           skill set
• Work within the TRAILS system
• Work extensively within the agency's online document management system
• Must be able to perform "on-call" services as required

Position Requirements
The position requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

• As required by state regulations, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 2 weeks prior to start date and maintain currently recommended boosters. (Candidates seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons must contact the HR Director.)
• BA, BS, or BSW in the social or behavioral science

• A minimum of two years experience in child welfare setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, planning, and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Be trained and certified in SAFE (structured analysis family evaluation) process or obtain SAFE certification as soon as practical post-hire
• An analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to a variety of client and agency-related situations
• Consistently demonstrate an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet the current needs of the agency, such as reprioritizing work as necessary
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to responsibilities
• Display a willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain rationale for decisions, include appropriate individuals in the decision-making process, and make decisions in a timely fashion
• Meet the attendance requirements of the job, including weekends and evenings as directed
• Must have access to reliable transportation and possess a valid unrestricted driver's license. Must have proof of 100/300/100 current car insurance on any vehicles driven for the agency as frequent local travel will be required, overnight travel possible.
• Work within approved budgets as established by the Executive Director
  

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes
• Intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting
• Routinely lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds
• Required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal with ongoing keyboard data entry
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a motor vehicle
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and physical demands. Adoption Options management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and agency needs as necessary.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Adoption Options will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Adoption Options does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adoption Options will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Adoption Options is a recognized leader in supporting and serving LGBT families through the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's - All Children All Families

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