Developmental Home Licensing Specialist $65,000

FAMILY PARTNERS LLC•Peoria, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an obligation to plan and coordinate the day-to-day tasks, and ensures that services are delivered consistent with the Family Partners, L.L.C Mission Statement along with the Mission Statement of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. The Specialist will initiate contacts to ensure that all day-to-day programmatic requirements and issues are complete, and effectively address and resolve all concerns within the program. The Specialist will carry a designated caseload. The Specialist will monitor the licensed providers’ care of children and adults receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Requirements

Possess excellent writing skills
Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel Office software
The ability to teach small and large groups in a classroom setting
The ability to effectively supervise Providers
Possess organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Must have outstanding communication and social skills
The ability to initiate tasks necessary for the program to run efficiently
Possess professionalism at all times while representing Family Partners, L.L.C.
Possess guidance skills and the ability to delegate responsibilities
Ability to work well on multiple projects and under deadlines
Must be able to work as a team
Bachelor’s Degree within the related field of Human Services, or related fields, or a minimum of 2 years experience in the Human Services field and an Associate’s Degree in a related field or 5 years experience working with individual’s with developmental disabilities, or in the child welfare industry.
Knowledge of the company policies and procedures.
Knowledge and skill in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of licensing and regulatory requirements is necessary.
Knowledge and skill in family-professional partnerships, and training is required.
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Must have a reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration.
Must complete Article Nine Training, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Central Background Clearance, three completed references, and Certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid and other trainings as dictated by the State of Arizona.
Ability to address more then one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Human Services field: 1 year (Preferred)
Developmental Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Complete initial presentations of the program.
Interview and complete home studies with families.
Gather and complete initial licensing required paperwork from the families and ensure that all information is present and accurate prior to turning in to OLCR.
Create training curriculum for foster families and family support staff.
Conduct training to foster families and family support staff.
Participate in meetings, planning functions and committee membership as assigned.
Attend and actively participate in all team meetings for assigned caseload, arriving on time, prepared and informed. Accept and complete team assignments within assigned timelines.
Ensure staff coverage to avoid disruptions in services, implementing the applicable agency policies.
Review all placement profiles and initiate contact with applicable parties to place an appropriate foster child/adult in one of our licensed homes.
Support quality placement relationships by addressing concerns, problem solving, and advocating.
Monitor the care of the member placed and adherence to licensing rules.
Provide data collection documents for member habilitation goals.
Create and renew Behavior Treatment Plans.
Support accurate documentation including medication logs, accounting ledgers, medical documentation, and consents.
Maintain and work within the programs budget.
Complete initial and ongoing training in foster care, licensing, and specific disability related training.
Must be available to deal with emergencies outside of business hours when scheduled to share the On Call phone.
Schedule all appointments and visits to coincide with family preference and routine.
Must carry a cell phone (company provided) and be available to answer all calls during business hours.
Research opportunities for family involvement within their community, and for further education regarding the related disability and provide information to the families on an ongoing basis.
Reflectively analyze each family in regard to the foster adult/child’s progress, changes in the family’s priorities, resources, and concerns at home visits. Integrate data and information available from other sources to evaluate progress.
Meet the needs of the assigned caseload which will require local travel within Maricopa County and, at times, outside of the county.
Report all emergencies to Family Support Director within a half of business day and report all issues/concerns regarding the potential for the disruption of a placement within 2 working days.