Foster Care Program Coordinator Pima and Pinal County

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: Bachelor’s Degree in social services field preferred and 1-year related experience. HS Diploma required.  May consider experience in lieu of education. Foster Care licensing experience and Spanish speaking a plus.    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. Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides). Questions about this position?  Contact us at [email protected].