Foster Care Certification Specialist

Title: Foster Care Certification Specialist
Job Category: Treatment Foster Care
Requisition Number: RECRU004298
Job Type: Full-Time
Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost

Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account

Wellness incentive (up to $250)

403b with up to 9% employer give/match

Free life insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parents, including responsibility to train/teach TFC Parents. The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations as well as the Re-Education Philosophies and Community Based service components.

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist travels extensively.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Recruitment and Retention

Community Relationship Building

Documentation and Compliance

Completes quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes

Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for Pressley Ridge staff and Treatment Foster Parents

Completes monthly foster parent skills building/training

Develops training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings

Completes Treatment Foster Parents re-certifications

Qualifications

Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Requires a bachelors degree in human services or a related field.

Requires 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.

Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.

Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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