Foster Services Consultant

Boys Town

Omaha, Nebraska, US
On-site
Coordinate foster home placements
Develop child service plans
Supervise and monitor foster families
Boys Town is seeking a Foster Services Consultant to coordinate placements and services for children in foster care, ensuring their well-being and development. The ideal candidate should have experience in child welfare and community-based services, along with strong decision-making and communication skills

Job Summary

  • Independently coordinates the placement of children in foster family homes and develops all aspects of the child's program including developing and implementing the child's service plan and setting long and short term goals.
  • Supervises and monitors foster families to ensure they are providing safe and humane service to the children in their home.
  • Boys Town offers a comprehensive benefits package including reduced cost medical visits, low co-pays on certain maintenance drugs, no cost mental health visits, and a generous 401K match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Boys Town is seeking a Foster Services Consultant to coordinate placements and services for children in foster care, ensuring their well-being and development. The ideal candidate should have experience in child welfare and community-based services, along with strong decision-making and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate foster home placements
  • Develop child service plans
  • Supervise and monitor foster families
  • Respond to client emergencies
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality
  • Work with confrontational clients

Nice-to-have

  • Role model Boys Town mission
  • Cultivate a culture of belonging
  • Provide advocacy for youth

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with children and families
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record
  • Ability to provide own transportation
  • Meet auto insurance requirements
  • Available for rotational crisis response and non-traditional hours

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