Foster Care Certification Specialist

Pressley-Ridge; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental & vision plans

Life insurance & AD&D

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a dedicated Recruiting and Certification Specialist to oversee the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care parents. The role includes training, community outreach, and ensuring compliance with licensing standards. Extensive travel is required to visit homes and conduct evaluations.

The position emphasizes building relationships with families, coordinating training events, and maintaining documentation to support the safety and success of foster placements.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Experience with children and families preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to travel extensively to recruit and certify foster families.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of foster families.
• Community relationship building and outreach.
• Documentation and compliance for certification processes.
• Complete quarterly home safety inspections of foster homes.
• Complete CPR/First Aid certification for staff and foster parents.
• Develop training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings.
• Complete re-certifications for Treatment Foster Parents.

Skills

Recruitment

Retention

Community relations

Documentation

Training

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

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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