What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placement Support Specialist position at Clarvida - Tennessee?
SUMMARY
The Placement Support Specialist I contributes to program excellence and integrity by working to maintain the appropriate number of admissions to the Therapeutic Foster Care program and carrying out assigned administrative and clinical duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviewing client referral material, presenting referrals to assigned foster parent(s) able to accept client(s) as a placement, facilitating placement of said client(s) in a foster home by communicating with Program Director, referral source, and the foster parent(s).
- Marketing and building internal and external relationships with referral sources and foster parents.
- Providing families (foster, biological, or adoptive) with training and support needed to create a therapeutic environment in the home.
- Participating in the on-call process as assigned.
- Supporting fellow team members to ensure the best outcomes for all Clarvida clients and families.
- Completing documentation within established time frames and rectifying all deficits within the allotted time frame.
- Assuring integrity and excellence by completing peer audits as assigned and contributing to the Performance Quality Improvement Cycle, including the collection and use of data to continuously improve client and program services.
OTHER DUTIES
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in the Mental Health field.
- Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels.
- Thorough knowledge of child development and behavior modification.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based treatment environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- up to 10 Paid holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Employee Assistance program
- Pet Insurance
- Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement*
- Company Cellphone
*benefits may vary based on Position/State/County
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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