Foster Care Certification Specialist

Pressley Ridge; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health coverage (HSA)

Dental & vision plans

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403b with employer match

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a Recruiting and Certification Specialist to recruit, certify, and train Treatment Foster Care Parents, supporting families to provide safe, caring environments and meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves extensive travel, a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, and required background clearances. You will develop training curricula, conduct quarterly inspections, and coordinate ongoing foster-parent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required.
• 1 year of experience working with children and families is required.
• Clearances: State Police, FBI, child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; other state requirements may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance is required.

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 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 recertifications.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in human services

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job 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.