Foster Care Program Coordinator Pima and Pinal County

Intermountain Centers

22h

About The Position

The Foster Care Program Coordinator provides oversight and support to foster care providers and the clients 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

HS Diploma required.
Minimum 21 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.
Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in social services field preferred
1-year related experience.
May consider experience in lieu of education.
Foster Care licensing experience
Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists with department’s recruiting efforts for Foster Care providers.
Assists in the assessment and evaluation of potential foster care homes for home studies, pre-placement visits, licensing standards and suitable placement matches between children and care providers.
Assists with presentation of initial and ongoing training of Foster Care providers.
Participates in weekly staff meetings, and weekly supervision with Foster Care Program Director.
Works a flexible schedule to meet program needs; follows agency attendance policies; participates in on-call rotation.
Ensures that foster care homes are maintained in accordance with licensing standards.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with co-workers, foster care providers, professional workers, children’s’ family members and other stakeholders necessary.
Monitors communication between foster care providers and families, officials and professional workers; confers monthly with individual caseworkers and children’s’ families.
Cooperates with other staff to provide social events for children and families throughout the year.
Provides support services for foster care homes to include, but not limited to, weekly phone contacts, and monthly visits to the homes.
24/7 on-call support for homes M-F and rotating weekend on call
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the nature of the position.