Foster Home Developer

Compass Connections•Grand Prairie, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Foster Home Developer for its foster care facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working toward family reunification. This role supports foster families and foster children through recruitment, assessment, training, supervision, compliance monitoring, crisis intervention, and coordination with agency and community partners. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, and at least two years of experience working with children with mental health or behavioral disabilities in a residential setting, plus at least two years of child placing experience. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as needed or requested. The position frequently travels between locations.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
At least two years of experience working with children with mental health or behavioral disabilities in a residential setting.
At least two years of child placing experience.
First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Respond sensitively and competently to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and other professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to Compass Connections training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
Maintain the computer literacy needed to perform the position’s responsibilities.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a new hire.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work or a related field.

Responsibilities

Meet applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Maintain a caseload in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and contract standards.
Train and evaluate foster parents to assess their skills and motivation to implement the agency behavior management model.
Provide regular, ongoing face-to-face supervision of foster parents in accordance with program requirements.
Maintain accurate and current foster care records.
Intervene in crisis situations involving foster children or families.
Provide pre-service and in-service training to foster parents as needed.
Prepare daily census and department reports as assigned.
Maintain effective working relationships with foster parents, agency staff, Child Protective Services staff, Department of Children’s Services, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.
Participate in on-call duties and responsibilities.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff in an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality of the service population and program operations.
Follow professional and ethical standards, show respect for agency staff, service populations, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
Recruit and assess foster home applicants and recommend whether they should be verified as agency foster homes.
Monitor verified foster homes for ongoing compliance with agency policies and procedures and state and federal standards.
Travel frequently between locations.
Meet deadlines established by the program supervisor and federal partners.