Resource Parent Support

Clarvida - Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

19d•$19

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, 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.

Responsibilities

Attending 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 on-going foster parent training activities.
Maintain 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.
Participate in recruitment and marketing activities.
Recruit and license new foster homes to meet quarterly standards.
Stay current on DCS/contract provider requirements.
Complete annual training requirements.
Participate in monthly RPS calls.
Utilize all electronic platforms.
Attend weekly Treatment team.
Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.
Support client placement efforts and respite care.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $18.51 per hour
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
up to 10 Paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
401K
Free licensure supervision
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance program
Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend