Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parent Coordinator (2533)

ncgCARE•Norfolk, VA

7h•$47,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Embrace Foster Care, an ncgCARE partner, is seeking a Foster Care Parent Coordinator to join our team. At Embrace Treatment Foster Care, our mission is to provide foster children with the best chance for a successful future. Through our CARE model, we offer a comprehensive system of support, training, and guidance, empowering foster families to create a nurturing environment for each child’s growth. Join our team and help transform lives by supporting families and children in need! The Foster Care Parent Coordinator plays a vital role in our mission to deliver coordinated, individualized care to our communities. Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Foster Parent Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of Foster Parents for the Treatment Foster Care program. The Foster Parent Coordinator must demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization and customer service skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling; or
A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling; or
A baccalaureate degree in any field.
A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with a student placement in casework services to children and families or one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families
A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling and one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; or
A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years experience in providing casework services to children and families.

Responsibilities

Meets agency established resource parent certification and attrition thresholds
Field resource parent inquires and conduct initial screenings and orientation sessions
Completes home studies for prospective service families
Facilitate pre-service training sessions for foster parents using the PRIDE curriculum
Obtains training in Parenting with Love and Logic
Facilitates Love and Logic certification training for all resource parents
Obtains CPI training certification, if applicable
Provides PRIDE, Parenting with Love and Logic and CPI training for treatment foster care staff, resource parents and referral sources as requested
Coordinates, prepares and maintains required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner for all resource parents as required by Embrace TFC , DMAS and Virginia Department of Social Services Standards for Licensed Child Placing Agencies
Conducts interim client specific training for certified resource parents
Provides quarterly resource parent training classes toward meeting ongoing training hour requirements established by state standards
Ensures all required documentation is completed correctly and timely for all resource parents as required by Embrace TFC, DMAS and the Virginia Department of Social Service Standards for Licensed Child Placing Agencies
Conducts comprehensive audits of resource parent files as assigned by Program Director or designee
Maintains resource parent tracking information to include re-evaluation deadlines and all related paperwork
Responsible for completing background checks for all resource parents, household members and alternate childcare providers in a timely manner as outlined by agency policies and procedures
Assists with annual events to include but not limited to Foster Parent Appreciation Month, Luggage Drive, Angel Tree, Annual Holiday Celebration
May manage a small caseload of clients per established agency staffing pattern thresholds
Communicates directly to Program Director: service family case activity, service barriers, and procedural issues
Participates in on-call rotation.
Attends community events and performs presentations
Other duties as assigned to include Foster Parent Recruiting, case work, and other operational needs

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
Advancement and Career Development Opportunities