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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for administrative and clinical tasks and duties within the Foster Care program. The Foster Care program entails Therapeutic Foster care, Intensive Alternative Family Treatment, Family Foster, and Respite Services. Referrals, crisis response, ensuring effective communication within and outside the agency, etc. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will adhere to all policies and procedures related to the Foster Care Program including state laws, governing agencies and bodies, and the agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will build relationships with agency staff and community stakeholders to ensure effective communication and education related to the Foster Care Program and other services offered by the agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will ensure that the assigned homes are in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.

WORK DUTIES AND TASKS

Will carry a caseload of Foster Care Homes of approximately 30 or less

Manage cases once licensed

Complete quarterly visits with each home, (monthly visits the first few months is recommended)

Review and ensure Foster Parents are in accordance with required training

Conduct all relicensing procedures with the homes and submit for license renewal.

Prepare and participate in bi-monthly group topics

Maintain a tracking list of Foster Parent preferences as it relates to availability for respite, etc.

Participating in on-call rotation for Foster Care.

Performs various administrative functions related to client and program records; documents service hours; develops and updates assessments, treatment plans, and reviews and progress notes.

Completes all administrative requirements in timely and efficient manner.

Adheres to all clinical policies and operating procedures.

Signs all treatment record notes as required and in a timely and efficient manner.

Ensures compliance with uniform documentation and charting guidelines.

Attends meetings related to role.

Provides education and training to community groups as assigned.

Coordinates professional development topics and presentations as appropriate.

Attends continuing education per licensing requirements and as relevant to job duties. 

Attends a minimum of 2 hours of cultural competency continuing education per year.

Completes annual adult CPR and First Aid certification courses.

Completes annual TB tests and any other required competencies as outlined by the Human Resource Department for all staff.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology or a related field; or

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology or a related field  and  holds an unrestricted license (full or provisional), certificate, registration, issued by the board regulating the professional in question, in the following discipline:  PhD Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor. 

Must be able to pass a background, MVR, and sexual offender check

No criminal convictions of child abuse or violent crimes.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to keep strict confidentiality and work with diverse populations

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform effectively in this position, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies. These core competencies represent effective administration of Integrated Family Services, PLLC and its programs fulfilling the IFS mission.

Job Knowledge: Understands the clinical aspect of providing psychotherapy to all populations. Clearly understands the mission of the organization and continuously works to promote IFS and achieve its goals.

Initiative in fulfilling the goals of the organization: Form interactions with staff and the mental health sector, the therapist recognizes and brings to the clinical director issues that affect the organization and implements plans to reach organizational goals as determined by the management team. Displays initiative in developing action plans and resolving problems as they occur, in consultation with the Foster Care Director.

Communication: Communicates effectively with multiple audiences using variety of formats. Examples include: electronic and/or written communications that clearly outline the situation and action items; verbal presentations and briefings to the departmental managers, the management team and other parties; advocating on behalf of IFS at local meetings and to outside groups regarding a variety of issues affecting IFS.

Dependability: Seeks increased responsibility while remaining conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable with respect to achieving the organization's goals, and the needs of the IFS consumers and fellow staff. This includes being available and responsive to issues and concerns as they arise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL AND MISCELLANEOUS:

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear.  The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen.  The employee must rarely lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small, busy office or and area of location may vary or may be a remote work.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

The employee must be able to travel to all clinical sites, Foster Homes, attend conferences, training and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as determined to meet the on-going needs of the organization. Acknowledgement of this document is in receipt of this job description and does not create a contract of, or specify terms, conditions or a specific period of employment.

All employment relationships with Integrated Family Services, PLLC are at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice by either the employee or employer.

I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description and it has been reviewed with me and I understand the duties and requirements of the job.  I also acknowledge and understand that if I have any questions pertaining to the duties and requirements of my job that I may ask my immediate supervisor, departmental management or Human Resources.

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, full-time employees are offered a wide range of benefits to meet their individual needs, which includes:

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.

Life Insurance (Paid by Company).

PTO (Paid Time Off).

Paid Holidays.

Longevity Pay.

401K Retirement Plan.

Funeral Leave.

FMLA.

Supplemental Insurance offering through Aflac with Payroll Deduction.

Direct Deposit.

Training Opportunities.

Continuing Education Leave for Licensed Professionals (opportunity to gain free CEU’s).

Free Clinical Supervision in Greenville (LCSWA/LCASA/CSAC).