Accepts intake information from MHC's (mental health centers) and Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) on children needing SED Waiver Respite or Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) waiver services and matches information to foster families
Works directly with MHC and CDDO staff to coordinate services in foster homes for children
Provides on-going supervision to homes providing SED and I/DD services on a monthly basis
Reviews daily notes submitted by foster parents
Ensures that foster parents attend trainings throughout the year for their annual relicensing requirements and for SED and/or I/DD certification
Oversees initial licensing, renewal process and exceptions as necessary
Conducts family assessments at time of initial licensing and renewal
Updates electronic record system and openings list once weekly at a minimum or upon request
Conducts home visits on assigned active respite families on a monthly basis
Facilitates support meetings and other activities for foster families regularly
Develops and tracks Compliance Action Plans with foster families
Assists in the process of recruiting and licensing new foster families
Prepares monthly reports that document current behaviors on each foster child in assigned homes
Provides crisis/on call services and 24 hour, 7 days a week support to assigned foster families
Maintains good working relationships and facilitates communication with the foster family, foster child, and collateral agencies and staff
Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours
Requirements Include:
Requires licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) at the master's level
Requires compliance with the BSRB's ethical practice and continuing education requirements
Requires completion of the KHS Credentialing Process upon hire
Requires a master's degree in social work or other related field
Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Must pass pre-employment background checks, drug screen, reference checks, and fingerprinting