Foster Parent Support Worker

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE INC•Port Charlotte, FL

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services. The Foster Parent Support Worker provides direct support, guidance, and coordination services to foster parents to promote the safety, stability, and well-being of foster children. This position serves as a liaison between foster parents, agency staff, and community partners, assisting with documentation, training, access to resources, and navigation of the child welfare system.

Requirements

Knowledge of the foster care system, licensing requirements, and community based resources.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize, track, and maintain confidential documentation.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in basic computer applications and online training platforms.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working with foster parents, children and families, or within child welfare systems preferred.
All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Submit, monitor, and track Early Learning Coalition (ELC) referrals and redeterminations for foster children requiring daycare services.
Initiate timely contact with foster parents following placement and complete all required 72-hour placement documentation.
Utilize FSFN (Florida Safe Families Network) to look up foster parent and child information as needed to complete required 72hr forms and ELC submissions.
Maintain ongoing communication with foster parents to provide support with placement-related challenges, including behavioral concerns and system navigation.
Provide, collect, process, and maintain foster parent documentation required for stipend setup and direct deposit.
Coordinate with the lead agency nurse to obtain Medicaid information and other required medical documentation for foster children.
Provide foster parents with information and referrals to community resources, including clothing closets, food banks, back-to-school events, Children’s Board resources, and birthday or celebration programs.
Serve as a communication liaison between placement services, agency staff, and foster parents as needed.
Attend court hearings, stability staffings, Out-of-Home Care meetings, and other related meetings upon request or as required.
Facilitate PRIDE pre-licensing training classes for prospective foster parents.
Contact prospective foster parents to remind them of information sessions and PRIDE training, including sending virtual meeting links when applicable.
Re-engage previous prospective foster parents to assess continued interest in becoming licensed foster parents.
Create, distribute, collect, and analyze foster parent surveys to support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
Collect disaster preparedness plans from foster parents as required.
Attend Camelot Community Care (CCC) unit meetings, staff meetings, and other required agency meetings.
Complete all required online trainings through Foster Parent College, Relias, and other approved learning platforms.
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Competitive salaries
Performance-based pay in some positions
On-going training
CEU opportunities
Promotional opportunities throughout the company