Foster Care Coordinator 2024-03110 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4774889) Apply  Foster Care Coordinator 2024-03110 Salary $32.52 - $36.13 Hourly Location Evanston, WY Job Type Permanent Part-time Job Number 2024-03110 Department Department Of Family Services Division Social Services Division Opening Date 01/02/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification SOCP09 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Recruit, train, study, support, mediate, certify, and re-certify relative, affinity, adoptive, and foster care providers. This position serves two purposes, 1) It Preserves Families, and 2) it Protects Children by training skilled foster care providers who will assist and mentor families and children working with The Department of Family Services. This is a part-time position. Human Resource Contact: Kristin.Martinez@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. + Recruit and develop new foster homes. + Conducts local and national background checks of potential foster homes. + Coordinates with Social Services Workers to develop an appropriate match between children and resource families. + Collaborates with external contractors and providers to make placements. + Supervises and supports kinship and foster families, including performance improvement activities and training. + Provide crisis intervention as required. + Facilitates and provides resource families with information to ensure foster certification. + Keeps personal certifications and re-certifications current. + Help keep children safe from harm by keeping homes compliant and children in legal placements. + Requires extensive travel to assess, certify, and re-certify homes. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice and experience in helping build strong families. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of the foster care regulations and policies. + Knowledge of foster care resources, including foster families, children who have been placed in their families, agency staff, and community resources. + Knowledge of best practices in placing children. + Knowledge of separation/attachment and bonding of children and families. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services) Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Worker OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Worker Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + This is a part-time position. + All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. Supplemental Information 049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!