Foster Care Coordinator - Tucson, AZ (Harrison)

Intermountain Centers•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Foster Care Coordinator provides oversight and support to Foster Homes and the children and youth who are placed in their homes. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona, offering a comprehensive adult and child service continuum. They are looking for career-minded individuals to join their inclusive team.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Behavioral Health and two (2) years related social or behavioral health work experience preferred.
HS Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant social or behavioral health work experienced will be considered.
Master’s degree and one (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Provides support services for foster care homes to include, but not limited to, weekly phone contacts, and monthly visits to the homes.
Performs assessment and evaluation of potential foster care homes for pre-placement visits, and suitable placement matches between children and care providers.
Completes home studies and develops written recommendations.
Applies Foster Care Licensing Standards for homes seeking licensure and monitors license compliance for licensed foster homes.
Oversees, maintains and supports a caseload of foster homes/youth and children placed.
Assists with presentation of initial and ongoing training of Foster Care Providers.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with co-workers, foster care providers, professional workers, children’s family members and other stakeholders.
Monitors communication between foster care providers and families, officials and professional workers; confers monthly with individual caseworkers and children’s’ families.
Assists with foster home recruitment activities.
Participates in weekly staff meetings, and weekly supervision with Foster Care Program Supervisor/Manager.
Works a flexible schedule to meet program needs; follow agency attendance policies; participates in on-call rotation.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.