Developmental Home Licensing Specialist $65,000

Family Support Specialist

Commitment to the Mission: This position requires an obligation to plan and coordinate the day-to-day tasks, and ensures that services are delivered consistent with the Family Partners, L.L.C Mission Statement along with the Mission Statement of the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Job Summary: The Specialist will initiate contacts to ensure that all day-to-day programmatic requirements and issues are complete, and effectively address and resolve all concerns within the program. The Specialist will carry a designated caseload. The Specialist will monitor the licensed providers' care of children and adults receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Primary Accountability: The Specialist will meet the needs of the assigned caseload which will require local travel within Maricopa County and, at times, outside of the county. Report all emergencies to Family Support Director within a half of business day and report all issues/concerns regarding the potential for the disruption of a placement within 2 working days.

Essential Functions:

• Complete initial presentations of the program.
• Interview and complete home studies with families.
• Gather and complete initial licensing required paperwork from the families and ensure that all information is present and accurate prior to turning in to OLCR.
• Create training curriculum for foster families and family support staff.
• Conduct training to foster families and family support staff.
• Participate in meetings, planning functions and committee membership as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in all team meetings for assigned caseload, arriving on time, prepared and informed. Accept and complete team assignments within assigned timelines.
• Ensure staff coverage to avoid disruptions in services, implementing the applicable agency policies.
• Review all placement profiles and initiate contact with applicable parties to place an appropriate foster child/adult in one of our licensed homes.
• Support quality placement relationships by addressing concerns, problem solving, and advocating.
• Monitor the care of the member placed and adherence to licensing rules.
• Provide data collection documents for member habilitation goals.
• Create and renew Behavior Treatment Plans.
• Support accurate documentation including medication logs, accounting ledgers, medical documentation, and consents.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain and work within the programs budget.
• Complete initial and ongoing training in foster care, licensing, and specific disability related training.
• Must be available to deal with emergencies outside of business hours when scheduled to share the On Call phone
• Schedule all appointments and visits to coincide with family preference and routine.
• Must carry a cell phone (company provided) and be available to answer all calls during business hours.
• Research opportunities for family involvement within their community, and for further education regarding the related disability and provide information to the families on an ongoing basis.
• Reflectively analyze each family in regard to the foster adult/child's progress, changes in the family's priorities, resources, and concerns at home visits. Integrate data and information available from other sources to evaluate progress.

Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

• Possess excellent writing skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel Office software
• The ability to teach small and large groups in a classroom setting
• The ability to effectively supervise Providers
• Posses' organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Must have outstanding communication and social skills
• The ability to initiate tasks necessary for the program to run efficiently
• Possess professionalism at all times while representing Family Partners, L.L.C.
• Possess guidance skills and the ability to delegate responsibilities
• Ability to work well on multiple projects and under deadlines
• Must be able to work as a team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree within the related field of Human Services, or related fields, or a minimum of 2 years experience in the Human Services field and an Associate's Degree in a related field or 5 years experience working with individual's with developmental disabilities, or in the child welfare industry. Also have knowledge of the company policies and procedures. The knowledge and skill in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and the knowledge of licensing and regulatory requirements is necessary. Also the knowledge and skill in family-professional partnerships, and training is required. The Family Support Specialist must have a valid Arizona Driver's License, and must have a reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration. The Family Support Specialist must complete Article Nine Training, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Central Background Clearance, three completed references, and Certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid and other trainings as dictated by the State of Arizona. The Family Support Specialist must have the ability to address more then one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Services field: 1 year (Preferred)
• Developmental Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person