Foster Care Specialist - Douglas

POSITION                                Foster Care Specialist

AGENCY                                   SEAZ – Douglas

STATUS                                   Non-Exempt, Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provides comprehensive services to foster and foster/adoption clients, including initial assessment, licensing, re-licensing, supervision, training, and ongoing support to the foster parents. Participates in the coordination of foster children placements on an on-call basis. Heavy travel required. May require evenings and weekends. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in identifying foster homes for foster children
• Conducts Agency orientations with potential foster families and assist with completion of initial foster care application packet
• Registers potential foster families for Pre-Service Model Approach to Partnership Parenting (PS-MAPP) training
• Facilitates PS-MAPP, Mini-MAPP (Model Approach to Partnership Parenting ) training
• Conducts and writes Home Studies for Office of Licensing & Certification Regulations (OLCR) & courts
• Recommends approval or denial of certification of a foster home
• Completes initial licensing home studies of foster parents involved in PS-MAPP training
• Provides potential foster families with Family Assessment Guide and other application paperwork for licensure
• Monitors foster homes to ensure homes meet all licensure standards
• Conducts and submits renewal licensing Home Studies in a timely fashion
• Remains in contact with families during application and PS-MAPP training process; provides support, assistance, and assures prospective Foster Parents progress through each step towards licensing in a timely manner
• Develops yearly training goals with foster homes; assists families implement Family Plan of Action
• Provides periodic, on-call, crisis support and services to foster parents
• Participates in support services to foster parents in organizing and facilitating social events and activities; assists with facilitating parent support meetings and training
• Attends partnership & other program meetings towards coordination of services to foster parents
• Maintains case records in accordance with program and contract requirements
• Completes all necessary reports, including monthly statistics and staff activity logs
• The Foster Care Specialist participate in recruitment and retention activities including special events throughout District VI
• Coordinate foster home placements and exits between the Dept. of Children, Youth & Family (DCYF) Case Manager and foster home on an on-call basis
• Provides periodic on-call intakes and placements of foster children after hours
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in Human Services or related field; or AA and 4 years experience
• 1 years experience in Human Services or related field

• 1 year experience in mediation and other interventions

• 1 year experience of child development, CPS practices and foster care licensing requirements

• Obtain State of Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Driver License, minimum standard 39 month MVR report, and proof of vehicle insurance
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based tracking
• Proven strong communication skills – oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate grammar, style and tone
• Bilingual English/Spanish, verbal and written

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA in Human Services or related field
• Additional years experience in Human Services or related field
• Additional years experience in mediation and other interventions
• Additional years experience of child development, CPS practices and foster care licensing requirements

HOW TO APPLY           Send application and/or resume to:

Human Resources (473)

Catholic Community Services

155 Bartow Drive, Suite A

Sierra Vista, AZ   85635

Visit: www.ccs-soaz.org/