Foster Care/Adoption Assistant

Foster Care/Adoption Assistant
Ontario, CA
Part-Time ? 1-5pm M-F (20Hrs/week)

Bilingual Required

As Southern California?s leading provider of prevention and treatment programs for child abuse, Children?s Bureau offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. You will be able to build on your abilities while helping to improve the quality of life for children and their families. Visit our website at www.all4kids.org to find out more about what we do.

Children?s Bureau currently seeks a qualified candidate for our Ontario office. The Foster Care/Adoption Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to the foster care and adoption program. He/She may also have primary responsibility for the completed paperwork related to one or more administrative functions of the foster care/adoptions program in addition to the collection, input and generation of statistical information and other assigned general office and program duties.  He/she will assist with recruitment efforts of foster care/adoption families, he/she will take initial child intake calls, and he/she will help with the coordination of placements.  This requires a candidate that is comfortable with interfacing with clients, the community and the County.  Great customer service skills are a MUST!

Qualifications:
-High School diploma or equivalent required, AA degree preferred;
-Two years previous secretarial or administrative experience required;
-Direct experience with foster care/adoption setting preferred;
-Must be a self-starter;
-Good verbal and written communication skills;
-Strong computer skills, including use of internet, Microsoft Office Applications;
-Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
-Bilingual English/Spanish;
-Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

-Must be assertive and willing to interface with clients and community.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.

Interested candidates should forward a resume, and a cover letter, clearly referencing job code ?FCA.O? to:

Patricia Bernstein

Recruiting Manager

Children?s Bureau
Email: pbernstein@all4kids.org

Fax: 510.217.2247