Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Recruitment and Licensing Supervisor

Health Connect America • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America , take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America , all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come make a difference and grow with us! Our Brands Responsibilities The Recruitment and Licensing Supervisor in our Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program plays a crucial role in overseeing the comprehensive operations related to foster home recruitment, training, and licensing. This position involves direct supervision of the training staff and parent trainers/recruiters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality training to foster parents and their families. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining the integrity and relevance of training materials and developing specialized training programs to meet the unique needs of foster parents. This role encompasses the management of the entire lifecycle of foster parent engagement, including recruitment, approval, recertification, and, when necessary, the denial and removal process. The supervisor ensures the accuracy and thoroughness of foster parent files and is accountable for providing precise and timely reports to county agencies. Additionally, the supervisor oversees the response and documentation of incident reports generated by case management, ensuring a high standard of care and compliance within the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in child placing, adoption, or within a foster care organization is required.
• Candidates must possess familiarity with Foster Care Licensing and Placement Agency requirements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure that all foster parent licensing and re-licensing processes adhere strictly to regulatory standards and requirements.
• Approve licensing applications and conduct thorough reviews of home studies to maintain high standards in the foster care program.
• Lead the development and execution of recruitment and marketing strategies for foster parents and the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Program.
• Oversee the production and distribution of recruitment and marketing materials, ensuring they are effective and align with the organization's goals.
• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive resource library containing vital information for foster parents, ensuring resources are current, relevant, and easily accessible.
• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving issues raised by or concerning foster parents, ensuring a timely and empathetic approach to problem-solving.
• Oversee the training and licensing of foster homes, ensuring all processes are in compliance with licensing regulations.
• Identify needs for additional training and development among foster parents and coordinate relevant programs.
• Represent the foster care program in various meetings and professional gatherings, as requested by the State Director.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and reach of the foster care program.

Benefits

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
• Additional benefits include:
• Access to a Health Navigator
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub
• Tickets at Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees