Foster Home Developer

Compass Connections•Grand Prairie, TX

9d•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. The role recruits and assesses foster home applicants, supports and trains foster parents, monitors verified homes, and helps maintain safe, compliant foster care services. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish, frequent travel between locations, and participation in on-call duties. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evenings, weekends, and holidays may also be required as needed or requested by the supervisor. The hourly rate is $28.53. Benefits are available on the first day of employment, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
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 service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and other professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to 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 required for the role.
Work effectively 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 federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
Maintain a caseload according to agency policies, procedures, and contract standards.
Train and evaluate foster parents to ensure they have the skills and motivation to implement the agency behavior management model.
Provide regular, in-person supervision of foster parents according to 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 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 other staff in an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the service population and program operations.
Follow the agency’s professional and ethical conduct standards, show respect for agency staff, the service population, 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, procedures, and state and federal standards.
Travel frequently between locations.
Meet deadlines established by the program supervisor and federal partners.