Foster Care Certification Specialist
Job Description
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The Foster Care Certification Specialist recruits, prepares, and certifies foster homes in accordance with OKDHS requirements and Sunbeam Family Services standards. This position oversees the foster home certification process from initial inquiry through approval, supporting families through training, documentation, background checks, and home assessments. The Specialist ensures foster families are well prepared and compliant while supporting agency recruitment, retention, and reporting goals. All Sunbeam Family Services employees and volunteers are expected to be culturally responsive, reflect organizational core values, and meet Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times. |
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WORKING CONDITIONS |
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The working conditions described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. Must be able to operate and use a computer. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare. Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 20 pounds at a time. Work Environment The employee will work in office, school, and home environments. May work close quarters with other staff members, parents, and children. This position requires frequent travel to and from homes spending time outside and in the home environment. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet, moderate to loud depending on work setting. Work environment cannot be predicted when entering a family’s home. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes and poor hygiene. Other This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employee may be required to perform other duties as requested. Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment practices for all persons without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. |