Foster Care Certification Specialist - $3,000 Hiring Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Foster Care Certification Specialist - $3,000 Hiring Bonus
Job Category: Treatment Foster Care
Requisition Number: RECRU004226
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 100% 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 training and teaching TFC Parents. The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations, the Re-Education Philosophies, and Community-Based service components.

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist travels extensively.

This position offers a $3,000 hiring bonus, with payments of $1,000 at 90 days, $1,000 at 6 months, and $1,000 at 1 year of employment.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Retention of foster families
• 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 bachelor's 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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