Resource Parent Support Team Lead

Chattanooga , United States
full-time

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Serve as a leader to develop, train, and retain foster families, ensuring compliance and enhancing service through supervision and teamwork.















Clarvida  

Job Description  

Job Title:  

Program(s):  

State:  

Population Served:  

Reports To:  

FLSA Status:  

Resource Parent Support Team Leader (RPS TL)  

TFC  

Tennessee  

All  

RPS Team Coordinator, State Program Director  

Exempt  

SUMMARY  

The Resource Parent Support Team Leader (RPS TL), under the supervision of the RPS Team  

Coordinator or designee works closely with the Foster Care Team to identify, license, and retain  

foster families for the region.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  






Supervision at least twice monthly with each RPS.  

Quarterly evaluations.  

Hold weekly regional RPS team meetings.  

Become certified to train all foster parent pre-service and post approval courses.  

Oversee and provide pre-Service and on-going foster parent training activities also to  

include training/co-facilitating TN Key at least a minimum of 4 times a year.  

Monitor and assist with 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.  

Member of the peer audit team, which requires travel to other regions statewide.  

Participate and oversee in recruitment and marketing activities on a weekly basis.  

Stay current and ensure the team stays current on DCS/contract provider requirements.  

Approving time.  

Cover for team members when they are on leave.  

Complete annual training requirements.  

Complete RPS monthly report.  

Complete frozen home report.  

Utilize, troubleshoot and support team with all electronic platforms.  

Attend weekly Treatment team.  

Attend State quarterly meetings.  

Participate in monthly RPS calls.  

Support client placement efforts and respite care.  

Attend 2-3 RPS retreats a year throughout the state.  

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  

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notice.  


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  

perform the essential functions.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  


Routine supervision of assigned Resource Parent Support team members.  


Assures the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s  

policies and applicable laws, potentially including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and  

training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work: appraising performance: rewarding  

and disciplining employees: addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

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  

accommodations 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 accommodations  

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.  


3 years of experience at Clarvida or at least 3 years of experience in resource parent support.  

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  

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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  

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTIONAND  

AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE  

POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):  

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