General Summary: Join an exciting new program providing Kinship foster care support to youth placed with their relatives. Become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to making a difference. Highly competitive wages and benefits with one of the largest foster care organizations in Arizona.The Initial kinship program coordinator provides initial assessment and licensing support to kinship foster homes.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Writes Kinship assessments for unlicensed kin caring for fictive or relative kinConducts Kinship training for licensureWrites home studies for initial licensure with OLRParticipates in monthly provider meetings with DCS and IntermountainParticipates in weekly staff meetings, and weekly supervision with Regional Kinship Supervisor.Works some after hours schedule to meet program needs; follow agency attendance policies.Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES:Minimum education require High School or GED 1 year experience working with child caregivers and/or child welfare.Excellent written and verbal skills.Ability to work with diverse populations.Responsible for providing initial oversight and support for kinship families with dependency placements. REGULATORY:Minimum 18 years of age.Able to pass 5 panel drug test & submit to regular screening.DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (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.Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides). Questions about this position? Contact us at HR@ichd.net.