Resource Parent Support

Clarvida • Kingsport, TN

12h

About The Position

The Resource Parent Support I (RPS I or RPS NE), under the supervision of the RPS Team Leader or designee, works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, recruit, and retain foster families within the assigned region. The role ensures foster homes comply with state, licensing, and contractual requirements while supporting recruitment, training, and retention efforts. It requires regular regional and statewide travel and participation in team meetings, retreats, and treatment team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and utilize Clarvida electronic systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret complex documents and present information effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Experience complying with state and/or contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend supervision at least twice monthly.
• Attend weekly regional RPS team meetings.
• Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post-approval courses.
• Provide pre-service and ongoing foster parent training activities.
• Maintain foster home compliance and required documentation, including licensure, home studies, background checks, monthly check-ins, quarterly compliance checks, and reassessments.
• Audit and maintain foster parent charts and records.
• Participate in recruitment and marketing activities.
• Recruit and license new foster homes to meet quarterly standards.
• Stay current on DCS and contract provider requirements.
• Complete annual training requirements.
• Participate in monthly RPS calls.
• Utilize electronic platforms and agency systems.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings.
• Attend 2–3 RPS retreats annually throughout the state.
• Support client placement efforts and respite care coordination.
• Travel approximately 25–50% of the time within the region and statewide as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perks @ Clarvida national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level