Treatment Foster Care Parent

Clarvida • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida’s Treatment Foster Care program offers a family-based placement option for children with serious behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs, who require more intensive interventions and supports than traditional foster care is able to deliver. As a foster parent, you will offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address their behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child
• Single or Married
• Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child (no previous parenting experience required)
• Be open to learning new things
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and meet Idaho Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance

Responsibilities

• Offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address their behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.

Benefits

• Up to $200/day reimbursement cost for providing a loving, caring, treatment level home and support to a child/youth.
• 24 hour on-call service and support
• Assigned case manager for assistance and support
• Ongoing foster parent training
• Foster Child medical and therapy expenses covered through Idaho Medicaid, including: Comprehensive assessment and individualized service planning, Psychiatric/educational consultation, Coordination of medical/healthcare services needed, Coordination of birth family contact and visitation, Wrap around mental health services (therapy, case management)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed