SUMMARY
The Resource Parent Support I, (RPS I or RPS NE), under the supervision of the RPS Team Leader or designee works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, and retain foster families for the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attending supervision at least twice monthly.
- Attend weekly regional RPS team meetings.
- Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post approval courses.
- Provide Pre-Service and on-going foster parent training activities.
- Maintain foster home compliance and paperwork (licensure requirements, home studies, background checks, monthly check-ins, quarterly compliance checks, re-assessments, etc.).
- Provide on-going efforts to audit and maintain foster parent charts.
- Participate in recruitment and marketing activities.
- Recruit and license new foster homes to meet quarterly standards.
- Stay current on DCS/contract provider requirements.
- Complete annual training requirements.
- Participate in monthly RPS calls.
- Utilize all electronic platforms.
- Attend weekly Treatment team.
- Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.
- Support client placement efforts and respite care.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
This position requires travel of approximately 25-50% of the time to meet the demands across the Region and for statewide meetings.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and complying with state and/or contractual requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Licensed driver with automobile insurance in good standing
QUALIFICATIONS
- Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Reasoning Ability
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- Drive and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Skills necessary to learn Clarvida electronic systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs
- Willing to work as part of a team
- Having good organizational and time management skills
- Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels
- Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion,
- Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative
Perks of this role:
- Competitive pay of $18.51 per hour
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- up to 10 Paid holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cellphone stipend
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*benefit option varies by State/County
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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