Home Finder

Job Details: Job Location: Buffalo Urban League HQ

• Buffalo, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.64 - $21.64Hourly, Compensation: $21.64/hour Buffalo Urban League Foster Care & Adoption The Homefinder Case Worker is responsible for identifying, certifying, and supporting foster and adoptive families with the ultimate goal of finding safe, nurturing, and permanent homes for children placed with the Buffalo Urban League. This includes conducting comprehensive home studies and certifications, coordinating training and orientation for prospective families, and maintaining ongoing relationships and compliance with approved homes. The role also requires collaboration with internal departments, community partners, and external agencies to ensure children’s needs for stability and permanency are met. The Homefinder plays a vital role in helping children in care achieve reunification or permanency through adoption when reunification is not possible. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain detailed case records and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Qualifications

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement ongoing recruitment campaigns to attract foster and adoptive families. Distribute promotional materials and conduct presentations in the community to raise awareness and encourage participation. Schedule and conduct orientation sessions providing an in-depth overview of the foster care and adoption process.

Facilitate group training using the NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum) or similar parenting preparation models. Initiate and conduct home studies and evaluations for potential foster/adoptive families. Conduct home visits as needed and assist families with required documentation. Assess homes for compliance with local and state regulations; make recommendations for certification or re-certification.

Re-certify existing homes annually. Collaborate with internal staff to identify and match certified families with children in need of placement. Participate in family certification meetings and provide professional input for placement decisions. Maintain accurate and confidential case files, including progress notes, training logs, and home visit reports.

Submit monthly reports and documentation to supervisors as required. Provide crisis intervention and support services to foster families as needed, including coordination of respite care. Be available to respond to family or program needs outside of regular hours as necessary. Make regular quarterly or as-needed home visits.

Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. Assist with coordinating Parent Support Group meetings and other program-related activities. Promote collaboration and open communication among staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.