MCFS Foster Home Licensor

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the compliance of the Muckleshoot Foster Home Licensing program, which includes recruitment, orientation, training, support, compliance, and retention of Muckleshoot licensed foster homes and CPA license. This position may also involve other assignments in support of the agency’s Title IV-E implementation.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or a closely related field.
Experience licensing foster homes and determining foster child(ren) eligibility.
Three (3) years of experience providing professional casework management to families and children.
Three (3) years of experience working with Native American and/or diverse population.
Experience with Title-IV-E.
Must pass MIT criminal background check and drug screen.
Must complete a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services form to complete and pass a criminal background check clearance, which may include fingerprinting.
Skill in family advocacy.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in managing a large caseload in an efficient and effective manner.
Skill in working cooperatively within a professional manner with others.
Skill in organization and time-management.
Skill in self-preservation.
Skill in operating standard office equipment, including personal computer, electronic tablets, or other applicable electronic devices.
Skill in using applicable software, such as Microsoft Office and database.
Knowledge of professional social casework principles, methodology and ethics.
Knowledge of human psychosocial development within the context of the family, community and culture, with an understanding of techniques for facilitating client motivation.
Knowledge of health and social issues impacting client and community well-being.
Knowledge of risk assessment and decision making.
Basic understanding of the intake process.
Knowledge of current practices of child welfare and systems theory and social welfare policy.
Knowledge of Native American history/culture.
Knowledge of Foster care licensing practices, guidelines, and regulations.
Knowledge of Title IV-E.
Ability to serve as an expert representative on a multidisciplinary service team.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to sustain wellbeing in the field of duty due to the nature of the work.
Ability to establish realistic and attainable goals and demonstrate success criteria.
Ability to prioritize work in a high stress environment with stringent deadlines.
Ability to recognize and identify risk indicators and establish model approaches for problem-solving.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, agencies, and the general public.
Ability to write effective and comprehensive case histories and related reports.
Current and valid Washington State driver’s license.
CPR-First Aid Certification.
HIV- AIDS Training/Certificate.

Responsibilities

Recruit families to meet foster home needs sensitive to the needs of Muckleshoot children and other Native American children in “out-of-home” care via advertisements, referrals, personal contacts, and other community outreach efforts.
Assist potential foster parents in completion of the application and background checks.
Conducts or coordinates pre-service and on-going foster parent trainings, first-aid, HIV/AIDS, and other relevant training or classes to ensure support in care and meet licensing requirements.
Meet with prospective foster families in their homes to ensure preparedness and compliancy for foster care for one or more children.
When applicable, assist potential foster parents in preparation of any deficient, yet necessary, compliancy components.
Meet with other Tribal and State agencies to ensure compliance by keeping well-informed of any and all changes to policy in regards to foster home licensing and Title IV-E requirements.
Develop and maintain a license compliance tracking system for both electronic and physical files of foster homes and the Tribes CPA License.
Respond to all DLR investigations involving licensed homes that house Muckleshoot children or that are licensed through the Muckleshoot Child Placing Agency (CPA) License.
Maintain the Foster Care program for Tribal Title-IVE compliance.
Maintain files and procedures manuals to the standards required to meet State and/or Tribal licensing requirements.
Attend mandatory and/or approved training.
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.