Family Support Specialist - Foster Care
About The Position
Casa de los Niños is seeking a Foster Family Support Specialist to support potential foster parents in obtaining placement and/or foster care licensure. This role involves providing support and monitoring to potential Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers, completing ongoing in-home evaluations and re-evaluations, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements set forth by DCS. The organization is a well-established non-profit in Tucson, dedicated to helping children and healing families since 1973, with services including parent education, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and the Nurse-Family Partnership Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field.
- Two (2) years of higher education in related Human Services field.
- Two (2) years of related work experience including working with developmentally disabled children and adults.
- 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 weekday and schedule on the weekend 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.
- 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 files.
- Complete ongoing in-home evaluations and re-evaluations while meeting safety requirements set forth by DCS.
- Provide timely, accurate, and complete required periodic home evaluations/re-evaluations and on-going monitoring visits.
- Provide Kinship navigation for unlicensed and licensed Kinship families.
- Evaluate changing home environments and recommend appropriate corrective action when needed.
- Ensure and comply with all facets of the Foster Care Program contractual agreements, including reporting requirements.
- Monitor foster families for compliance with regulations in Foster Care policies (Title 21, Chapter 6 Foster Care License).
- Assess and present home studies with a description of families in a factual manner to complete the process of licensure and re-licensure and/or appropriateness of placement.
- Participate in daily activities essential to completing program objectives: family assessment, home-based family support, parental skills training, case coordination, case plan development, and documentation of services.
- Engage in community and internal outreach activities and recruitment/retention of adoption and foster care families.
- Identify and guide potential Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers through necessary resources.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
