Job Opportunities
Elks Aidmore has expanded its services to include Therapeutic Foster Care.
Job Opportunities for residential (Conyers):
Direct Care Specialist (Conyers)
Full-time and Relief staff positions available for the residential program at Elks Aidmore, Inc. in Conyers. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and have experience working with at risk youth. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid Georgia driver’s license. Overnight stay is required. Competitive salary and benefits.
Submit resume to:
Patricia McGrew
Director of Residential Services
2394 Morrison Road
Conyers GA 30094
fax 770-483-5696
e-mail resumes to pmcgrew@elksaidmore.com
Service Coordinator
The Service Coordinator is a member of the professional childcare team consisting of the Program Director for Residential Services, Service Coordinator, Evening Supervisor and Direct Care Specialists.
The Service Coordinator will be accountable to and supervised by the assigned team and the program administration. The Service Coordinator works with residents and their families or custodians, coordinating individual, group and family therapy services, techniques and interventions. The Service Coordinator will normally work a forty (40) hour week, although the length of time may vary in accordance with job functions, team needs, and the needs of the residents and custodial figures.
The Service Coordinator must be able to demonstrate good decision-making ability related to treatment issues of the residents and their families. This person will be required to analyze and react to difficult situations while under considerable stress and pressure. Decisions made will be guided by precedent and established policies and procedures.
The Service Coordinator is responsible to the team and program administration for implementing the childcare philosophies, policies, procedures and practices of Elks Aidmore Inc. as they pertain to this job description, as directed by program administration, and as needed by the team, resident, and custodian. The Service Coordinator must be dependable, emotionally stable and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are considered essential to the performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e., sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, hearing, and the ability to physically restrain (when necessary).
The Service Coordinator must serve as a role model for the residents, be able to work with other staff members, and be able to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed.
The Service Coordinator must have an understanding of the concepts of residential childcare and be able to work with young people who exhibit varying emotional and behavioral problems. In addition, this individual must be able to effectively relate to residents and parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. The Service Coordinator must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
The Service Coordinator position requires an individual with demonstrated skill in performing the duties as outlined. The position requires a Master’s degree in a human services related field. Preference is given to individuals who have previous experience in some area of child care, social work or secondary education. The individual must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.
1.0 The discipline specific responsibilities of the Services Professional are:
1.1 To coordinate/facilitate the frequent and consistently scheduled provision
of individual, family and group therapy which will effectively and therapeutically address the problems and issues of the residents and their families.
1.2 To be available for in-home family meetings to facilitate the engagement of
families in the program.
1.3 To facilitate the development and completion of a comprehensive
assessment and Individual Service Plan for each resident/family at intake
and a review within thirty days of admission.
1.4 To gather information and documentation as required by agency policy, or
other regulatory standards, prior to the admission of an applicant into the
residential program, including an assessment of adjunct services available
in the applicant’s community.
1.5 To facilitate the Individual Service Plan review as needed, not to exceed a
ninety-day period and to assess progress and evaluate or redefine goals as
necessary.
1.6 To coordinate psychological and/or psychiatric evaluations for medication
or additional resources, and to be available to the psychologist or
psychiatrist to discuss resident needs.
1.7 To facilitate the maintenance of case records in a manner which is in
compliance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
1.8 To facilitate participation of other team members in the assessment,
planning and evaluation of resident and family/custodian needs.
1.9 To maintain regular contact with referral sources, schools, adjunct service
personnel, and other identified collateral resources.
1.10 To facilitate the establishment and implementation of aftercare services as
needed by each resident and family or custodian.
2.0 Other
2.1 The Service Coordinator will be available for other duties as assigned or
requested by the team and program administration.
Submit resume to:
Patricia McGrew
Director of Residential Services
2394 Morrison Road
Conyers GA 30094
fax 770-483-5696
e-mail resumes to pmcgrew@elksaidmore.com
Job Opportunities Conyers:
Family Consultant (Conyers)
The Family Consultant must have an understanding of the concepts of community-based child welfare and be able to work with young people who exhibit varying emotional and behavioral problems. In addition, this individual must be able to effectively relate to clients, foster parents, and parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. The Family Consultant works with the foster family and child to ensure academic, therapeutic and medical needs are met. Home visits are provided on a weekly or biweekly basis; functions as part of a team to provide support/assistance on a 24-hour/7 day-per- week.
Preference will be given to a candidate with a Master’s Degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience with experience in family or group psychotherapy with children or adolescents. Candidates must possess a high level of interpersonal and written communication skills; have documented training in working with children and adolescents; are skilled in maintaining highly confidential information; have experiential knowledge of management information systems such as GAScore, SHINES and Kaliedacare; and, have the ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.
Please forward a cover letter along with resume to:
Jackie Jordan
Community Services Director, Elks Aidmore, Inc.,
2394 Morrison Road
Conyers GA 30094
fax 770-483-5696
Recruiter Coordinator (Conyers)
The Recruiter Coordinator is a member of the community services team consisting of the Program Director for Community Services, Family Consultants and foster parents. The Recruiter Coordinator will be accountable to and supervised by the Program Director for Community Services and the agency administration.
The Recruiter Coordinator must be able to demonstrate good decision-making ability related to the safety and well-being of the foster families and the clients served by the agency. This person will be required to travel extensively, and will have to be able to stay informed of foster care regulations as pertaining to foster home licensing and approval. This person must be able to analyze and react to difficult situation while under considerable stress and pressure. Decisions made will be guided by precedent and established policies and procedures.
The Recruiter Coordinator is responsible implementing the child care philosophies, policies, procedures and practices of Elks Aidmore, Inc. as they pertain to this job description, as directed by program administration, and as needed by the client, foster family, and custodian. The Recruiter Coordinator must be dependable, emotionally stable and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are considered essential to the performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e., sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, and hearing. The Recruiter Coordinator will be responsible for extensive travel to consist of making visits to the foster home; court appearances; school and medical visits. The Recruiter Coordinator must serve as a role model for the clients, be able to work with cooperatively other staff members, and be able to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed.
The Recruiter Coordinator must have an understanding of the concepts of community-based child welfare and be able to work with young people who exhibit varying emotional and behavioral problems. In addition, this individual must be able to effectively relate to clients, foster parents, and parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. The Recruiter Coordinator must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
The Recruiter Coordinator position requires an individual with demonstrated skill in performing the duties as outlined. The position requires a BA or BS degree in a human service field, three years of paid, direct experience working with children and families, or a Master’s degree in a human service field and one year of paid direct service
experience working with children and families. Preference is given to individuals with experience in family or group psychotherapy with children or adolescents; possess a high level of interpersonal and written communication skills; have documented training in working with children and adolescents; are skilled in maintaining highly confidential information; have experiential knowledge of management information systems such as GA SHINES and Kaliedacare; and, have the ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation. The Recruiter Coordinator must complete IMPACT Leader Certification within a reasonable timeframe, and write home studies for prospective foster parents. The individual must be 21 years of age and
possess a valid Georgia driver’s license.
The responsibilities of the Recruiter Coordinator are:
1. Recruit foster home for TFC Program
2. To provide Orientation for prospective foster parents
3. To provide IMPACT training to new foster parents
4. To complete licensing documentation for home approval to include:
a) Home studies
b) CPS and criminal background checks
c) Home and safety check
d) Medical and drug screening
e) CPR and First Aid certification
f) IMPACT/MAPP certificates
5. To enter all data into identified management information systems.
6. Completing foster home Re-evaluations are completed in a timely manner
7. To be available to assist with crises.
8.To participate in scheduled on-call rotation.
9.To insure that all necessary documentation, as required by agency policy, minimum state licensing standards, and Council on Accreditation guidelines, is maintained in a current fashion.
10. To assist in the coordination of community activities, including those associated with the Elks and Auxiliaries.
11.To represent Elks Aidmore to other agencies and the public, as needed, by assisting in making personal appearances and participating in activities of professional organizations.
12. To communicate with the Program Director for Community Services, on at least a weekly basis, through attendance at Community Services team meetings or individual conferences.
13. To be responsible for any other duties as requested or assigned by the Program Director for Community Services, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and/or any committee to which the Board has delegated authority.
Jackie Jordan
Community Services Director, Elks Aidmore, Inc.,
2394 Morrison Road
Conyers GA 30094
fax 770-483-5696
Foster Parents
Specially trained individuals or couples, who are willing to accept into their home, children ages 4-18, with behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. Must model healthy family roles and functioning; complete 36 hours of initial training and on-going annual training program; be financially stable; have a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a driver’s license and, be at least 25 years of age.
If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent, you can fill out our online foster parent application form by clicking the appropriate link below.