Essential Functions

- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period

- Delivers culturally competent, strengths-based case management services to children and families consistent with the        evidence-based practice models

- Establishes ongoing communication with foster parents to understand needs and coordinate appropriate responses/referrals

- Assists with obtaining missing documents/supplies needed by the foster parents to provide adequate care for the child(ren)      along with linking children/families with community resources

- Assists in completing reports and providing administrative support as needed

- Supports TFFH specialists in program management to ensure guidelines are followed

- Assists in coordinating and hosting events

- Facilitates development and implementation of support groups, Pressley Ridge and other training, mentoring, and incentives      for both children and parents, including on-site activities for children and youth, and a virtual option for families when needed

- Provides 24/7 availability to respond to and assist with emergency situations

- Tracks TFFH training hours

- Completes Monthly Audits and monthly record requests for TFFH homes and children

- Tracks Incentives for TFFH homes

- Gathers renewal paperwork for the assigned worker from the TFFH home

- Completes annual TFFH Family Assessments

- Assists in locating respite for TFFHs

- Assists in monitoring billing

- Assists in creating flyers and other materials for the TFFH Program

- Enters data as requested into the electronic records system

- Assists with community outreach regarding TFFH as requested

- Attends visits with TFFH specialists and helps with some documentation

- Answers all communications (phone calls, texts, emails, letters) and responds in a timely manner

- Requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

- Performs clerical duties as required

- Compiles data collection from staff and submits required reports

- Reviews inventory levels of supplies monthly

- 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

Education, Experience, and Licensure

- Requires a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

- Requires at least two years of experience

- Requires a detailed understanding of foster parenting

- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)    that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required    for this position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:

    o Computerized database programs

    o Spreadsheet programs

    o Word processing programs

- Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:

    o Computerized e-mail systems

    o Calculators, copiers, fax machines

    o Telephones and voicemail systems

- Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises        appropriate use of positive language.

- Regular and predictable on-site attendance.

- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Adherence to DCCCA Values:

    o We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.

    o We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.

    o We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.

    o We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

- Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance

- Talk, hear, taste, or smell

- Reach with hands and arms

- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

- Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

- Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing

- Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e.        substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.

- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to    adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.

Possible Opportunities for Promotion and/or Growth:

- TFFH Specialist

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.