Placement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $42,500

Eagle Quest is seeking a full-time Foster Program Placement Specialist to join our growing team. Under the supervision of the Recruitment & Retention Supervisor, the Foster Program Placement Specialist is the primary contact for all potential Foster Program clients. In the position of Foster Program Placement Specialist you will provide, to referral sources, information regarding foster program services offered and establish the initial client-agency relationship.

Overview of Job Duties:

• Respond to all inquiries regarding foster program referrals
• Perform all interview screening of referral clients
• Apply Eagle Quest Foster Program qualifying criteria to potential clients and establish what Eagle Quest services would be appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Eagle Quest and payer sources regulations
• Interface with Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, referral sources, and community partners in preparing for Foster Program acceptance
• Adhere to Foster Program Intake process
• Advise all parties (referral source, legal guardian, Eagle Quest foster parents and staff) of client acceptance status and provide relevant information for a smooth transition to the agency
• Accurately maintain Eagle Quest Census for Foster Program clients
• Educate clients and families about Foster Program specifics

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human, Social Services, or Behavioral Science fields from an accredited University is REQUIRED
• One Year minimum experience working with Higher-Level-Of-Care youth and family preservation type programs preferred
• Knowledge of available behavioral health services preferred
• Excellent customer service & organizational skills and judgement is required
• Knowledge of office and computer equipment applications required
• Need to be able to complete and pass a DFS background check
• Need to be cleared as a DIRECT Care staff through DFS

We offer:

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays to all full-time employees
• Health insurance to include dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverages to all full-time employees

Job Benefits:

At Eagle Quest, we strive every day to fulfill our mission "to provide youth and families opportunities to reach new heights". We are a private mental health agency that has been serving at-risk youth and their families for over 20 years. We are one of the largest providers of rehabilitative mental health services, specialized treatment for juveniles on probation/parole, and services to youth in higher-level-of-care foster homes in Las Vegas and Pahrump.

In joining the Eagle Quest team in this position, you will enjoy a Full-Time salaried position, paid time off for many holidays, vacation time, paid time off (PTO), and more. Eagle Quest offers supplemented Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances. You will receive in-person trainings and supervision, support backed by clinical, case management, administrative and other teams to help you get your work done and enjoy your job in the process.