Family Support Specialist - Developmental Home - Foster Care

Casa de los Ninos•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Casa de los Niños is seeking a Foster Family Support Specialist to support potential foster parents in obtaining licensure and provide ongoing support and monitoring to current Foster Parents. This role involves completing in-home evaluations and re-evaluations, maintaining confidential client information, and ensuring compliance with licensing and contractual agreements. The specialist will also participate in family assessments, home-based support, parental skills training, case coordination, and community outreach for foster family recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field.
Proof of COVID immunization.
CPR/ First Aid Certification.
Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies.
On-call 24 hours a day during weekdays and schedule on weekends for client's needs.
Must be able to meet training and organization requirements for the position.
Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the organization's automobile policy.
Must be able to clear Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry and Adult Protection Services.
Must be able to clear a random annual drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidential/sensitive information, including client's files.
Complete ongoing in-home evaluations and re-evaluations.
Provide timely, accurate, and complete required periodic home evaluations/re-evaluations and ongoing monitoring visits.
Comply with mandatory reporting and complete investigation reports with third-party agencies involved.
Evaluate changing home environments and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Monitor foster families for compliance with the regulations in DDD Policies (Chapter 51).
Assess and present home studies with a description of families in a factual manner to complete the process of licensure and re-licensure.
Participate in daily activities essential to the completion of program objectives: family assessment, home-based family support, parental skills training, case coordination, case plan development, and documentation of services.
Support the case plan for DCS and DDD.
Engage in community outreach activities and recruitment of adoptive or foster care families.