Foster Care Recruitment & Certification Specialist

Pressley Ridge; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage with HSA

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Pressley Ridge in Virginia seeks a Foster Care Certification Specialist to oversee recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) parents, including training and ongoing support. The role emphasizes compliance with state guidelines and community partnerships to empower children and families.

The position requires traveling extensively to conduct home visits, safety inspections, and trainings, with a non-traditional schedule to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• 1 year of experience working with children and families.
• Clearances required by state governing bodies (CRIM, FBI, CPSL, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

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

Skills

Recruitment

Retention

Community relations

Documentation

Compliance

Training

Curriculum development

Scheduling

CPR/First Aid training

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Pressley Ridge in Virginia seeks a Foster Care Certification Specialist to oversee recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) parents, including training and ongoing support. The role emphasizes compliance with state guidelines and community partnerships to empower children and families.

The position requires traveling extensively to conduct home visits, safety inspections, and trainings, with a non-traditional schedule to meet service needs.