Placement Specialist
Eagle Quest•Las Vegas, NV
•Onsite
About The Position
Eagle Quest is seeking a full-time Foster Program Placement Specialist to join our growing team. Under the supervision of the Recruitment & Retention Supervisor, the Foster Program Placement Specialist is the primary contact for all potential Foster Program clients. In the position of Foster Program Placement Specialist you will provide, to referral sources, information regarding foster program services offered and establish the initial client-agency relationship.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Need to be able to complete and pass a DFS background check
- Need to be cleared as a DIRECT Care staff through DFS
- Excellent customer service & organizational skills and judgement is required
- Knowledge of office and computer equipment applications required
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's degree in Human, Social Services, or Behavioral Science fields from an accredited University is preferred
- One Year minimum experience working with Higher-Level-Of-Care youth and family preservation type programs preferred
- Knowledge of available behavioral health services preferred
Responsibilities
- Respond to all inquiries regarding foster program referrals
- Perform all interview screening of referral clients
- Apply Eagle Quest Foster Program qualifying criteria to potential clients and establish what Eagle Quest services would be appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with Eagle Quest and payer sources regulations
- Interface with Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, referral sources, and community partners in preparing for Foster Program acceptance
- Adhere to Foster Program Intake process
- Advise all parties (referral source, legal guardian, Eagle Quest foster parents and staff) of client acceptance status and provide relevant information for a smooth transition to the agency
- Accurately maintain Eagle Quest Census for Foster Program clients
- Educate clients and families about Foster Program specifics
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays to all full-time employees
- Health insurance to include dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverages to all full-time employees
- Full-Time salaried position
- paid time off for many holidays
- vacation time
- paid time off (PTO)
- supplemented Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances
- in-person trainings and supervision
- support backed by clinical, case management, administrative and other teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
