Foster Care Program Coordinator I

GeneralSummary:The Foster Care Program Coordinator I supports community foster home providers in implementing basic behavior interventions and supervises foster parents ensuring safety and compliance of foster care environment. This role is critical in supporting the well-being of children in foster care and ensuring that foster families are equipped to provide a nurturing and safe RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Home VisitsIn coordination with DCS and foster family monitor and record behavior problems identified in the home school and/or guidance and support to foster parents on effective strategies to address behavior problems coordination with DCS refer foster child and/or family to behavioral health outpatient critical incidents within contractual time frames to all required documentation (service planning interventions and incidents) in the EHR.2. Supervision of Foster Parents:During home visit assess the living environment safety issues and ensure adherence to foster care regulations and organization all home visits and contacts in the EHR/OLR/ and assist foster parents on using provider portal to upload required training and resources to foster parents enhancing their skills in providing care and support to foster foster parent performance and provide constructive feedback.3. Safety and ComplianceEnsure that all foster homes comply with state and federal regulations regarding safety health and welfare foster parents in reporting required progress notes and other documents in re-licensure process of foster parents collecting and/or guiding foster parents through the promptly to any safety concerns or incidents taking necessary actions to protect children in immediate licensing violations to foster parent.4. Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with DCS therapists and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to with Supervisor/Director and Foster Care Compliance Manager assisting in re-licensure and maintenance of training in supervision with Supervisor and other team members providing updates on foster in team meetings and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.5. OtherPromote awareness of foster care needs and assist in the recruit of potential foster families as other duties as assigned and in relation to foster care :Education High School Diploma or Minimum of 2-years related experience in childcare foster care or care Requirement N/AREGULATORY:Minimum 21 years of to pass a minimum 5 panel drug test & submit to regular Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).Maintain a clear Central Registry Background First Aid certification (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).Current valid Arizona Drivers License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements if about this positionContact us