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FOSTER HOME DEVELOPER - CPA - HYBRID bei None

None · San Antonio, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

$45,000.00  -  $45,000.00

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This position has a hybrid schedule, and the candidate must reside within San Antonio or the adjacent surrounding areas.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY

Responsible for recruitment and licensing of foster families.   Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

  • Present and participate in staff meetings.
  • Assist Licensed Administrator with consistent interpretation and enforcement of Policies and Procedures.
  • Ensure youth and family data is complete and entered promptly into youth care treatment software.
  • Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, contract and purchase placement requirements.
  • Prepare youth records for audits as conducted for state licensing to ensure annual requirements are being met.
  • Provide direction and support to foster families to ensure compliance with social programs and services

Program

  • Recruit and interview potential foster parents for licensure, evaluate and determine if appropriate to move forward in licensing process.
  • Conduct required training for potential foster parents.
  • Process required documentation from potential foster parents.
  • Conduct home studies with potential foster parents and all household members.
  • Submit completed homes for final approval of licensure with DFPS.
  • Participate in required internal and state trainings.
  • Participate in community events as a representative of SJRC.
  • Prepare outcome reports, youth roster and youth documentation to meet state licensing requirements.
  • Identify, develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with support services (e.g., Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services, Neighborhood Care Center staff, CASA workers, therapists, case workers, doctors, law enforcement, juvenile court personnel, school officials and community agencies).
  • Occasional case management functions that include direct services to foster families and youth, maintenance of records to keep in compliance with licensing regulations, and consultation with foster families and agencies to ensure that the programs meet the needs of the children in residence.
  • Traveling within the region 8 (San Antonio and 27 counties surrounding)
  • Available on call 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
  • Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s in social work or other human services field
  • 2 years’ experience conducting child-placement activities.
  • At least 6 months of experience with Kinship Families (Foster Home Developer - Kinship position)

Preferred:

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field.
  • 1-year experience conducting child-placement activities

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

  • Valid State Driver’s License (occupational licenses are not valid driver’s licenses), good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)
  • SAMA Certification (provided) 
  • Age minimum of 21 years of age per licensing standards
  • LCPAA license, or able to apply for license within 3 months of hire

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

  • Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children.
  • Stamina to work long days and drive long distances, travel of 70% with varying moderate to high degrees of road noise. 
  • Moderate to heavy lifting to up to 60 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids).
  • Must have the ability to read fine print, have sustained vision, and peripheral vision (with or without glasses).
  • Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
  • Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise. 
  • Light and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
  • Varying air conditions due to weather, allergens, and car exhaust in vehicles with open ventilation (windows down).
  • Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
  • Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA containment techniques are required.


DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS


Supervised by:           Home Developer Supervisor 

 

Supervises:                N/A

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