Job Description

POSITION: Part-time AIFACS Foster Care Licensing Worker

American Indian Family and Children’s Services’ (AIFACS) mission is to develop and support foster homes in providing compassionate, stable, secure and culturally competent care for American Indian children and youth. We believe in the right of American Indian Children to grow up among their own people, and we believe that we have a responsibility as a nation to take care of our children. As an organization and community supporter, we have strived to find temporary homes for Indian children since 1985.

POSITION:

· Part-time

· Hybrid position with frequent travel in and around the Twin Cities

· Limited travel within Southern Minnesota and Central Minnesota

· Schedule is M-F, with occasional evenings and weekends related to home visits and agency events, with quarterly in-person office days in St. Paul, MN

· Pay depending on qualifications

JOB DUTIES (including but not limited to):

· Comply with AIFACS’ mission, employee handbook and company policies

· Complete all required AIFACS’ training and the licensing training facilitated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)

· License foster providers according to the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families requirements, completing evaluations of potential foster providers and submitting recommendations for approval or denial

· Carry a part-time caseload that provides support, services, and resources to foster families and potential foster providers prior to foster placement and during foster placement using proper procedures

· Maintain professional and timely communication with foster providers, foster children, county workers, tribal workers, guardian ad litems, and other professionals.

· Provide licensed foster providers with knowledge of mandated training opportunities to achieve and maintain licensure.

· Work collaboratively with the Onboarding Licensor, Foster Care Licensing Workers, the Lead Foster Care Licensing Worker, and the Executive Director to ensure support to prospective foster families.

· Complete online data entry and keep paper files up-to-date, in a timely manner and in compliance with AIFACS and Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families’ rules and policies.

· Assist with identifying and recruiting new foster homes as well as attend recruiting events statewide.

· Be able to demonstrate the following: Ability to assess individual and family strengths, limitations and needs; Ability to have a non-judgmental, strength based, positive attitude towards families in crisis; Ability to gather information and write thorough reports; Ability to work independently and as an effective team member; Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic differences;

· Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work

· Ability to be away from home overnight when necessary for required trainings or job duties

· Travel required within state

Other Duties:

· Perform other tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job

· Participate in all AIFACS’ staff meetings and other events, meetings, or trainings required by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications:

· Preferred degree in social work, human service or related field or a minimum of 2-years proven experience

· Must pass Department of Human Services criminal background check

· Knowledge of and willingness to advocate for the Indian Child Welfare Act and foster care delivery system preferred

· Strong computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office productivity tools (email, database management, digital media, etc.)

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all client and agency information

· Treat all staff/clients and community members with professionalism, dignity, and respect

· Experience working in the American Indian Community

· Evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

· Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Willingly and cooperatively adapt to necessary changes and assist others in understanding and complying with changes and revisions

· Has temperament and concentration necessary to effectively perform work of a highly varied, detailed, and sensitive nature

· Ability to concentrate and respond to frequent interruptions throughout the workday

· Valid Minnesota’s driver’s license, reliable vehicle and full vehicle insurance coverage

Physical Demands:

· Physically capable of performing work which is of minimum physical demand, consisting mainly of sitting, using hands and arms, some bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting

· Requires operating a computer and telephone which will be provided

· Able to reach, bend, stoop to retrieve forms, manuals, supplies, etc.

· Able to lift to twenty (20) pounds and carry a minimum of 20-30 feet

You can apply via Indeed, or email your resume and cover letter to tbruening@aifacs.org.

Pidamaya/Miigwech/Thank you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55103

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