Foster Care Program Coordinator I
Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. The Foster Care Program Coordinator I supports community foster home providers in implementing basic behavior interventions and supervises foster parents ensuring safety and compliance of foster care environment. This role is critical in supporting the well-being of children in foster care and ensuring that foster families are equipped to provide a nurturing and safe home.
Job Responsibilities:
- In coordination with DCS and foster family, monitor and record behavior problems identified in the home, school and/or community.
- Provide guidance and support to foster parents on effective strategies to address behavior problems identified.
- In coordination with DCS refer foster child and/or family to behavioral health outpatient services.
- Reports critical incidents within contractual time frames to Supervisor.
- Document all required documentation (service planning, interventions and incidents) in the EHR.
- During home visit assess the living environment, safety issues, and ensure adherence to foster care regulations and organization goals.
- Document all home visits and contacts in the EHR/OLR/DCS.
- Train and assist foster parents on using provider portal to upload required documents.
- Offer training and resources to foster parents, enhancing their skills in providing care and support to foster children.
- Evaluate foster parent performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure that all foster homes comply with state and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and welfare standards.
- Assist foster parents in reporting required progress notes and other documents required.
- Assist in re-licensure process of foster parents collecting and/or guiding foster parents through the process.
- Respond promptly to any safety concerns or incidents, taking necessary actions to protect children in care.
- Address immediate licensing violations to foster parent.
- Work closely with DCS, therapists, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Works with Supervisor/Director and Foster Care Compliance Manager assisting in re-licensure and maintenance of training records.
- Participates in supervision with Supervisor and other team members providing updates on foster home.
- Participates in team meetings and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote awareness of foster care needs and assist in the recruit of potential foster families as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned and in relation to foster care program.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 2-years related experience in childcare, foster care or care coordination.
Regulatory:
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Able to pass a minimum 5 panel drug test & submit to regular screening.
- DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
- Maintain a clear Central Registry Background Check.
- CPR, First Aid certification (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
- Current, valid Arizona Driver's License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
