Family Home Developer

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance & Hs

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries seeks a Family Home Developer to oversee foster family assessments, regulatory compliance, and home study coordination. You will manage paperwork, training requirements, and audits to ensure readiness and eligibility of prospective foster families.

Role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field and at least one year of experience with children and families; licensure may be required in some states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with children and families; licensed social workers may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Screen prospective foster families for eligibility.
• Oversee paperwork and training for foster/adoptive families.
• Perform home verifications and file audits prior to home studies.
• Coordinate the home study process after Pre-Service Training.
• Attend trainings and ensure records of attendance are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with Minimum Standards, Contracts and COA requirements.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Overview

The Family Home Developer shall be responsible for family assessment and preservice foster/adopt regulatory compliance, home study coordination, and family certification.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Screen prospective foster families for eligibility.
• Oversee the necessary paperwork and training requirements for foster/adoptive families.
• Perform home verifications and file audits prior to home studies.
• Coordinate the home study process following prospective families’ completion of paperwork and Pre-Service Training.
• Perform licensure meetings and coordinate next steps with the Intake and Programs teams.
• Review applicable Minimum Standards, Contracts, and COA requirements for prospective family compliance.
• Coordinate information requests from prospective foster parents and assure follow up with the request.
• Coordinate information requests with other CPA’s, DFPS, and other outside entities with timely follow up.
• Assist with appropriate matching of prospective foster parents to Arrow and regulatory standards.
• Assist with conducting internal audits according to Arrow and regulatory quality assurance standards.
• Report ongoing pre-licensure foster home concerns to the Senior Family Home Developer.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required by the agency and FHD team.
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff, clients and families served.
• Ensure maintenance of pre-service training attendance and in-service training attendance records for prospective families.
• Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure outcomes and practice requirements are met while taking into consideration the level of care of clients served.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services or a related field and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families. Licensed Social Workers may be required in some states.