Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parent Coordinator
Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parent Coordinator
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Bring Your Passion.
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 childs 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.
Build Your Purpose.
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.
Key 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
Job Qualifications
- Education:
- Masters or Doctorate in Social Work or a related field (sociology psychology special education or counseling) from an accredited institution or
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field with relevant experience in casework services.
- Experience:
- At least one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families with a masters degree or
- Two years of experience in casework services with a bachelors degree in any field.
Grow with Us.
Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.
- 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
Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.
Apply Now and take the next step in your behavioral health career with Embrace Foster Care!
Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at
ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
