What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Home Assessor position at NewPath Child & Family Solutions?
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Make an Impact as a Foster Home Assessor!
The NewPath ChildFamily Solutions Foster Home Assessor is part of a dynamic team and plays a vital role in the Foster Care home process. The Foster Home Assessor ensures completion of all initial home studies and re-certifications for the foster homes in the program.
Location:
This position will have an office location in the South Dayton, OH area
Company Perks: Quick Reference
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
- 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution - no required match)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
- Employee DiscountsPartner Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Family/Paternal Leave
- Legal Benefits Services
- Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
- Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)
- Employee Discounts
What you'll be doing:
- Ensure completion of all initial home studies and re-certifications for the foster homes in the program within required timeframes including interviews, safety audits, coordinating background checks and submitting all paperwork to the state.
- Maintain statistical information on foster homes such as training hours, CPR/First Aid and DCI, wrap around funds and medical dates for clients.
- Participate in the planning and providing activities for foster, respite and alternative caregivers that promote the retention and support for program stability.
- Assist with all licensing, certification, and accreditation audits as requested.
- Provide instruction to foster caregivers on technical and treatment issues.
- Use individual psychosocial information to provide appropriate service to clients and caregivers according to each party's need and functioning.
- Actively recruit and retain quality foster care resources for the agency.
- Provide clinical services as support to the program when requested by the supervisor.
- Due to the community-based nature of services, approximately 30% of time is spent traveling.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.) required; Master's degree preferred.
- Must have a professional license (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC) in good standing at all times to provide clinical services.
- Must be willing to enroll and complete Adoption Assessor Training within 6 months of hire to be able to assist with recruitment, licensing, and retention of quality foster homes.
- Previous foster care, mental health or community support experience is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of local and federal regulations to provide client Advocacy.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a valid driver's license and good driving record with no more than 5 points and current automobile insurance.
NewPath ChildFamily Solutions, an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at HRCareers@newpath.org.