Foster Care Program Coordinator - Phoenix, AZ (IFC Maricopa)

Looking to build a lasting career? 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. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision.

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

General Summary: The Foster Care Program Coordinator provides oversight and support to foster care providers and the clients who are placed in their homes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with department’s recruiting efforts for Foster Care providers.
• Assists in the assessment and evaluation of potential foster care homes for home studies, pre-placement visits, licensing standards and suitable placement matches between children and care providers.
• Assists with presentation of initial and ongoing training of Foster Care providers.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, and weekly supervision with Foster Care Program Director.
• Works a flexible schedule to meet program needs; follows agency attendance policies; participates in on-call rotation.
• Ensures that foster care homes are maintained in accordance with licensing standards.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with co-workers, foster care providers, professional workers, children’s’ family members and other stakeholders necessary.
• Monitors communication between foster care providers and families, officials and professional workers; confers monthly with individual caseworkers and children’s’ families.
• Cooperates with other staff to provide social events for children and families throughout the year.
• Provides support services for foster care homes to include, but not limited to, weekly phone contacts, and monthly visits to the homes.
• 24/7 on-call support for homes M-F and rotating weekend on call
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience –

• Bachelor’s Degree in social services field preferred and 1-year related experience; May consider experience in lieu of education.

REGULATORY:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 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.

Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.