| Name of Organization: | Gateway Longview |
| Job Title: | Permanency Planner - Homefinder (Foster Care) |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo |
| Job Description: | Implement placement development, and guide a treatment plan consistent with permanency plan of record. Establish and maintain regular contact and therapeutic intervention with all parties (children, birth families, foster/adoptive families) ensuring diligent efforts toward the identified service plan. Provide ongoing collaboration with referral sources and community providers (I.E. Family court, Department of Social Services, Schools, Counselors, etc.). Participate in concurrent planning. Provide after-hour support and crisis intervention when necessary. Ensure accurate, timely, comprehensive recording and filing of all components of the case record (e.g. Permanency Reports, FASP’s, Progress Notes, Court Orders/Summaries, TPR’s , Special and Exceptional rate requests, Adoption paperwork, etc.). Maintain casework efforts in accordance with ASFA regulations. Effectively screen prospective foster/adoptive parent candidates for appropriateness and conduct orientation sessions, pre-certification training and complete necessary home studies in a timely manner. Ensure and coordinate on-going in- service training and enrichment programs. Review and document re-certification studies for resource parents. Actively participate in professional and community organizations which provide access to an ongoing knowledge of current trends and needs in the treatment of children and families. Strengthen skills and integrate application through ongoing in-service training to adhere to the minimum yearly training requirements. Participate in the collaboration of the Solution Focused Trauma Informed Care Principles, which would include all training opportunities, group consultations, and the use of the core principles of collaboration, empowerment, safety, choice and trustworthiness. Other duties as assigned |
| Required Qualifications: | Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in social work or other human services field Valid New York State Drivers License and adequate auto insurance |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Master’s Degree in clinically based area |
| Rate of Pay: | Bachelor's Degree: $21.50 - $23.59 per hour; Master's Degree: $23.30 - $25.38 per hour |
| How to Apply: | Reach out to Abby Clark or apply on agency site/Indeed |
| Contact: | Abby Clark 716-327-8067, aclark@newviewalliance.org |
| Website: | https://www.gateway-longview.org/careers |
