Foster Parent Development Specialist

About This Role

The Foster Parent Development Specialist plays a crucial role in recruiting, training, and licensing foster homes, ensuring compliance with state regulations. This position supports children and families by maintaining accurate records and actively promoting the Foster Parent Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote foster care programs.
• Recruit, train, and license foster homes in alignment with state regulatory requirements and organizational benchmarks.
• Provide regular orientation training for prospective foster parents, as well as ongoing training on assigned topics.
• Participate in licensing activities including home studies and making recommendations for licensure.
• Maintain up-to-date parent charts and ensure all required documentation is accurate and submitted timely.
• Support other Health Connect America offices by providing training and guidance in setting up and maintaining foster parent licensing requirements.
• Support the oversight and coordination of foster homes in collaboration with program leadership.
• Develop corrective action plans and provide ongoing oversight to foster homes.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Two years of related experience working with children and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Valid driver '
• s license with consistent access to reliable transportation and automobile insurance in good standing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Two years of related experience working with children and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.

Benefits

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