Foster Home Coordinator - Home Study Writer - Kingsport Area at Counseling and Consultation Svcs Inc – Kingsport, Tennessee

Basic Purpose

The Foster Home Coordinator (FHC) will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Foster Care program of Counseling and Consultation Services, Inc. The FHC will recruit potential foster parents and ensure the interview process is completed according to the policy and procedures of CCS. The FHC will ensure that all employee requirements for the foster parents are submitted according to policy. The Foster Home Coordinator position is critical for the development and maintenance of the Foster Care program of CCS.

The responsibilities of the Foster Home Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

Duties

Basic Responsibilities

Ensure that each foster parent receives the best training and support possible while providing care to the foster children of Counseling and Consultation Services Inc.

Be accessible to meet the needs of each foster parent.

Attend all required staff meetings to ensure the highest level of communication is maintained.

Work collaboratively with the foster care team to maintain the highest quality of treatment and care for the clients of CCS / SSYTS.

Development of Foster Care

Maintain licensure for the Foster Care program of CCS by ensuring all required foster care updates are implemented.

Maintain all foster parent personnel files.

Recruit new foster parents by utilizing the media, speaking engagements and any other means necessary to find acceptable foster parents for the program.

Implement and maintain all training for new and existing foster parents within the program.

Maintain TN Key trainer certification.

Maintain CPR / First Aid foster parent rosters.

Perform required home studies of the foster parents and communicate any concerns or issues to the Director of Foster Care.

Develop and maintain positive relationships regarding foster care with the Department of Children’s Services and other placing agencies.

Participate in Foster Care Community Outreach Activities.

Work with families and Network Development to place Children in DCS custody.

Administrative

Participate in ongoing supervision meetings with the Director of Foster Care to discuss foster parent issues and any administrative concerns.

Represent the administration in relationships with public agencies as directed by the Director of Foster Care.

Communicate any observed or proposed changes to the foster care program for possible implementation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degreee in Social Work or related field from an accredited college.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the foster care system.Excellent writing skills.

Excellent computer skills including the most updated version of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Excellent telephone and communication skills.

Positive self-motivator

Adaptable to change.

Ability to take direction from the Supervisor and Director of Foster Care.

Ability to work effectively as a member of the Treatment Team of CCS.

Possess and practice good public speaking abilities.

Personnel Practices

Working Hours – 40 hours per week.

Vacation – Earned Paid Time Off (PTO) 80 hours after 90 days. 160 hours after one year of employment.

Holidays – see employee handbook for complete listing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Foster Care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Kingsport, TN (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingsport, TN