Placement Support Manager

Youthnet•Mount Vernon, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a part of our Caregiver Support Program which now covers multiple service areas. This posting is for our Northwest area which encompasses Skagit and Island Counties. The Placement Support Manager is responsible for assuring the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all clients served by Youthnet’s Caregiver Support Program. The Placement Support Manager will develop and implement a Placement Support Plan that addresses the needs of each caregiver to provide the level of support required of each youth in their care. The Placement Support Manager will act under Youthnet’s mission and philosophy.

Requirements

Support management staff must have:
A Master's degree in social services or a closely related field;
OR
A Bachelor's degree in social services or closely related field;
OR
Five (5) years full-time of documented experience working with children or youth in one or a combination of the following settings:
State-licensed in-home or facility-based daycare, or professional nanny;
School setting or early learning center;
Mental Health Hospital;
Juvenile Rehabilitation facility, detention center, law enforcement, or corrections;
A child placing agency, residential care program, or as a licensed foster parent;
Conducting supervised visits; or
Working as staff directly with children or families in a community service organization.
Complete a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of the following preservice training
Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of annual training
Willingness to attend agency-sponsored trainings and events;
Ability to access resources and support families;
Awareness and appreciation of other cultural backgrounds;
Ability to work flexible hours;
Ability to interact as a team member;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Knowledge of computer software;
Appropriate telephone etiquette and skills;
Self-directed, ability to work with minimum supervision and support;
Ability to pass a Washington State criminal check;
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Ability to work onsite and in person at a Youthnet office, home visits for clients, and other in-person appointments
Ability to work remotely and have personal office space for remote work

Responsibilities

Provide Caregiver Support Services to a caseload as assigned
Provide individualized case support and coordination of services.
Development of the Caregiver Support Plans.
Delivery of Caregiver Support services. Caregiver Support services are activities that assist the caregiver in supporting a child or youth in their care to access needed medical, social, educational, and other necessary services. These activities include but are not limited to:
Developing a Caregiver Support plan with a caregiver for each youth placed into their care
Helping the caregiver to monitor the child’s progress relative to the child’s service plan
Assist in coordinating the child’s referral to services
Providing case aide support
Connecting the caregiver to community and cultural resources when appropriate
Assisting the caregiver with payment issues.
Assist caregiver and youth in building/maintaining a connection to their family and other important individuals in the youth’s life
Provide caregiver(s) with resources and skills training to increase their child/youth-specific parenting skills (including behavior management, culturally relevant connections/practices, independent life skills, etc.)
Assist with the creation and implementation of child-specific supervision plans as needed
Support caregiver in creating an individualized resource list (including daycare/after-school care, medical/dental services, respite care, cultural supports, mental health services, etc.)
Monitor foster homes for compliance with health and safety requirements as related to the child/children placed in the home.
Ensuring that services provided are documented in the individual client file.
Maintain liaison with parents, DSHS caseworkers, school staff, probation officers, therapists, and all other persons necessary for effective treatment.
Carry emergency on-call cell phone as established by agency protocol.
Other tasks as assigned