Resource Parent Support Team Lead

Clarvida - Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

35d

About The Position

The Resource Parent Support Team Leader (RPS TL), under the supervision of the RPS Team Coordinator or designee works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, and retain foster families for the region.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skills necessary to learn Clarvida electronic systems.
Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs
Willing to work as part of a team
Having good organizational and time management skills
Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels
Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and complying with state and/or contractual requirements.
3 years of experience at Clarvida or at least 3 years of experience in resource parent support.

Responsibilities

Supervision at least twice monthly with each RPS.
Quarterly evaluations.
Hold weekly regional RPS team meetings.
Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post approval courses.
Oversee and provide pre-Service and on-going foster parent training activities also to include training/co-facilitating TN Key at least a minimum of 4 times a year.
Monitor and assist with foster home compliance and paperwork (licensure requirements, home studies, background checks, monthly check-ins, quarterly compliance checks, re-assessments, etc.).
Provide on-going efforts to audit and maintain foster parent charts.
Member of the peer audit team, which requires travel to other regions statewide.
Participate and oversee in recruitment and marketing activities on a weekly basis.
Stay current and ensure the team stays current on DCS/contract provider requirements.
Approving time.
Cover for team members when they are on leave.
Complete annual training requirements.
Complete RPS monthly report.
Complete frozen home report.
Utilize, troubleshoot and support team with all electronic platforms.
Attend weekly Treatment team.
Attend State quarterly meetings.
Participate in monthly RPS calls.
Support client placement efforts and respite care.
Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.
Routine supervision of assigned Resource Parent Support team members.
Assures the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, potentially including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work: appraising performance: rewarding and disciplining employees: addressing complaints and resolving problems.