FOSTER FAMILY COORDINATOR - West TN

Responsibilities Foster Family Coordinator – The ideal candidate must reside in the West TN area of the state. Additional counties to include, but not limited to, Crockett, Gibson, Madison, Hardeman, Tipton, Haywood, Lauderdale, Fayette and Shelby. Job Duties / Responsibilities Conducts monthly visits to each assigned foster home/parent; and collect monthly paperwork per policy as required Conducts quarterly reviews on foster parents/homes that include safety checks, and updating various documents, to ensure home is complying per policy Assist in the corrdination of the annual training required for the approved resource parents, work with the Department of Children's Service (DCS) training staff and maintain an excel spreadsheet for complete training courses Works on all aspects of Home Study as required by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for new foster parents Maintain the resource home file, keeping all pertinent documents current and prepared for review by DCS during audits or onsite visits Develops a Performance Improvement Plan as needed, monitors implementation of the plan, and locates all services needed to ensure that the plan goals are met During visits to assigned home, completes appropriate documentation, and checks home for any concerns per policy Completes addendums and other appropriate paperwork if there are any changes within the home; children turning age 18, divorce or separation, military deployment or family members that move in or out of the home Monitors the Special Investigation (SIU) status on approved homes; attends the monthly meeting with the Foster Home Quality Team (FHQT) regarding SIUs with DCS; ensure that all recommendations made by the FHQT are followed to ensure the home becomes compliant and the SIU is completed. Maintain an excel spreadsheet of findings Participates in on-call schedule to provide on-call services to foster parents. Reports and documents on any on-call activities for the next business day. Calls Foster Care Director after hours for consultation as needed Handles all adoption requirements as part of the permanency plan including drafting all paperwork along with initiating recruitment efforts, if needed, as part of the adoption process. Works with attorney to set court date, delivering court packet to judge in timely manner for review, along with attending the adoption hearing Provide support to the Case Manager and/or Therapist working within the home and address any concerns they may have with the resource parent regarding the home Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position Benefits Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401 (k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Referral Bonus Program "Perks at Work" employee discount program Pet Insurance For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field; Master's degree preferred One to three years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; three to five years preferred Valid state Driver's License Automobile insurance with verification of medical liability. This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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