Foster Care Certification Specialist

Pressley-Ridge; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage with HSA

Prescription coverage

Dental & vision plans

PTO

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

AD&D

403b with employer match

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a dedicated Recruiting and Certification Specialist to oversee the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) parents. You will train, mentor, and ensure compliance for a network of foster families across communities, traveling extensively as needed to maintain program quality.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, documentation accuracy, and ongoing development of training curricula for staff and foster parents, while supporting mission-driven

Qualifications

• Clearances: State Police, FBI, child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter training; other state-required checks.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• Requires 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of foster families.
• Community relationship building and outreach.
• Documentation and compliance for all certifications.
• Conducts quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes.
• Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for staff and foster parents.
• Develops training curriculum and schedules for in-service trainings.
• Complete re-certifications for Treatment Foster Parents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

About this position

Title: Foster Care Certification Specialist
Job Category: Treatment Foster Care
Requisition Number: FOSTE004269
Job Type: Full-Time, VA, , United States

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

• Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parents, including training and teaching TFC Parents. The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations, the Re-Education Philosophies, and Community-Based service components.

The Recruiting and Certification Specialist travels extensively.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Retention of foster families
• Community Relationship Building
• Documentation and Compliance
• Completes quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes
• Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for Pressley Ridge staff and Treatment Foster Parents
• Completes monthly foster parent skills building/training
• Develops training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings
• Completes Treatment Foster Parents re-certifications

Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
• Requires 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
• Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
• Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.

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