Developmental Home Licensing Specialist $65,000

FAMILY PARTNERS LLC

Peoria (AZ)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Family Partners LLC seeks a Family Support Specialist to initiate contacts, manage a caseload, and monitor providers for children and adults in the Division of Developmental Disabilities. The role requires travel within Maricopa County and sometimes outside the county.

You will create training curricula, conduct trainings, participate in team meetings, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with licensing rules. The position is full-time with benefits in Arizona.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field or 2 years experience in Human Services.
Associate’s Degree in related field or 5 years experience with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of licensing and regulatory requirements.
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and background checks required.
CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

Complete initial presentations of the program.
Interview and complete home studies with families.
Create training curriculum for foster families and staff.
Conduct training to foster families and staff.
Review placement profiles and place foster children/adults in licensed homes.
Monitor care and adherence to licensing rules.
Provide data collection for habilitation goals.
Create and renew Behavior Treatment Plans.
Manage documentation including medication logs and records.

Skills

Excellent writing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Group teaching

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Associate’s degree

2+ years in Human Services

CPR/First Aid certification

Arizona Driver’s License

Job description

Description

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.

FINAL NOTE

This description is intended to be a general statement about this job and not to be considered a detailed assignment. It may be modified by Family Partners L.L.C. to adjust for necessary changes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000 per year

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