Primary Duties
The Foster Care Specialist (FCS) is responsible for developing care plans, providing support and consultation to foster parents, and to families of youth in care and to other treatment team members; and for advocating for, coordinating, and linking youth/families with needed services which are available within the Foster Care agency or in the greater community.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of background checks/references including a valid driver’s license. The driving record must be in accordance with the agency’s guidelines.
• If in lived substance abuse recovery, two years of continuous sobriety/ “clean time” is required and maintained throughout employment.
• Willing to obtain a flu shot annually (except for those allergic to the vaccine or who have a religious exception) or must wear a mask when agency deems appropriate due to times of high illness.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures, including those regarding conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping.
• Maintains communication with service agencies to monitor follow-through by clients.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and other team members regarding assigned clients and areas of concern.
• Participates in staffing, case conferences, and other meetings held by providers or agencies involving the client.
• Some evening and/or weekend hours.
• Must complete defensive driving course at time of hire.
Education, Licensure and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, social work or a related discipline from four-year college or university, preferred or working towards a Bachelor's degree per DHHS regulations
Benefits
Standard benefits package
PTO/Sick time
Retirement package
How to Apply
Please send resume to hr@4bhs.org or apply on link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b2e804d9-42d7-40a2-8906-d7bd02bfe78a/Behavioral-Health-Specialists