Foster Home Developer - Hybrid

SJRC Texas•Victoria, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foster Home Developer is responsible for the recruitment and licensing of foster families. This role involves occasional case management functions, including direct services to foster families and youth, maintaining records to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, and consulting with foster families and agencies to ensure programs meet the needs of the children in residence. The position requires travel within Region 8 (San Antonio and 27 surrounding counties) and involves hybrid work, requiring travel to the San Antonio office during the work week. The candidate must reside within specific counties in Region 8: Bexar, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, La Salle, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, Victoria, Gonzales, De Witt, Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Goliad, Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala, and Dimmit County. Availability on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in social work or other human services field.
2 years’ experience conducting child-placement activities.
At least 6 months of experience with Kinship Families.
Valid State Driver’s License (occupational licenses are not valid driver’s licenses).
Good driving record.
Ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must reside within Bexar, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, La Salle, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, Victoria, Gonzales, De Witt, Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Goliad, Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala and Dimmit County.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field.
1-year experience conducting child-placement activities.
Able to apply for LCPAA license within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Recruit and interview potential foster parents for licensure.
Evaluate and determine if potential foster parents are appropriate to move forward in the licensing process.
Conduct required training for potential foster parents.
Process required documentation from potential foster parents.
Conduct home studies with potential foster parents and all household members.
Submit completed homes for final approval of licensure with DFPS.
Participate in required internal and state trainings.
Participate in community events as a representative of SJRC.
Prepare outcome reports, youth roster, and youth documentation to meet state licensing requirements.
Identify, develop, and maintain positive and professional relationships with support services (e.g., Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Neighborhood Care Center staff, CASA workers, therapists, case workers, doctors, law enforcement, school officials, and community agencies).
Perform occasional case management functions, including direct services to foster families and youth.
Maintain records to ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
Consult with foster families and agencies to ensure programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
Travel within Region 8 (San Antonio and 27 counties surrounding).
Be available on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Present and participate in staff meetings.
Assist Licensed Administrator with consistent interpretation and enforcement of Policies and Procedures.
Ensure youth and family data is complete and entered promptly into youth care treatment software.
Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, contract, and purchase placement requirements.
Prepare youth records for audits as conducted for state licensing to ensure annual requirements are being met.
Provide direction and support to foster families to ensure compliance with social programs and services.