LP - Foster Care Coach

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

A Foster Care Coach will work closely with the Foster Care Coordinator, foster care staff, and foster parents in providing support services to children and foster parents of La Paloma Family Services’ programs. These services include individual and group training, assisting foster parents and advocating within the child welfare and behavioral health systems. The Foster Care Coach will also coordinate with outside agencies, schools, and agencies in the provision of these services. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or, An associate’s degree and two years of experience in social services, or

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and  four years of experience in social services.

Experience in child welfare or human services, specifically monitoring and licensing foster. homes. Previous experience in writing home studies and assessments of family systems. Excel in time management, organization, and meeting deadlines. Certified PS-MAPP Trainer and PS-DT Trainer, or willing to become certified. 

Experience working with kinship families.

Proficiency writing and speaking English.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to work cooperatively and independently with agency personnel at all levels. Willingness to adapt to a constantly changing environment. Able to work under minimal supervision and meet periodic deadlines. Good communication skills with internal staff and the public. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Other Potential Requirements:

Bilingual (Spanish/English) is helpful

Availability to work evening hours

Ability to participate in play/recreational activities

Must have Fingerprint clearance 

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees . 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending Accounts 
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• 403b retirement account
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
• Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.  
• 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Bereavement Leave 

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La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity, and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer!