Licensing & Clinical Support Specialist (Foster Care)

Human Services Consultants • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Human Services Consultants is a foster care agency specializing in therapeutic foster care. We've been around since 2000 and we've been training and licensing qualified families to assist in healing trauma experienced by children and adolescents. HSC aims to provide community-based services to children and families that promote and enable self-sufficiency and stability. HSC realizes the value of every child, and their right to live in a healthy environment that offers the opportunity for a good life. We are currently looking for a Licensing & Clinical Support Specialist to help us grow our foster family census.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University or College
• Minimum of one year of experience in child welfare
• At least one year of previous experience in social work, behavioral health or related field
• Previous training and/or experience in the field of behavioral science
• Previous experience in social work and/or casework
• Knowledge of licensing process preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Assist foster parents in providing the foster child(ren) with opportunities for the child to effectively manage their behaviors.
• Assist with crisis management and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Interact positively and appropriately with foster parents and child(ren) when conducting home visits, meetings, CFT's, Court, etc.
• Assist foster parents and child(ren) in all areas of well-being needs (e.g. Emotional, Education, Moral, Spiritual, Social, and Physical).
• Facilitate the processing of amendments to existing licenses and renewals, as well as assist in formulating corrective action plans when needed.
• Monitor homes for health and safety.
• Respond to foster care inquiries and screening for the licensing process.
• Request and track foster parent licensing forms to aid in the completion of renewal licenses.
• Author case notes for each child on caseload, as necessary to document treatment, progress, advocacy, research, team meetings, needs and concerns, discharge plans, etc.
• Participate in foster parent training events.
• Enhance knowledge of foster care and mental health by attending professional seminars and workshops.
• Comply with all regulations and organization and department policies.
• Maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of all clients and foster parent records in accordance with Arizona statutes, administrative rules and regulations.
• Utilize a family systems approach to planning, coordinating and implementing services while being cognizant of cultural, ethnic and environmental differences.
• Attend and participate in weekly licensing and staffing meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous office activities as needed to support our small and collaborative agency.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day each week
• Door Dash passes
• Infant in the Workplace policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree