Foster & Kinship Support Specialist

Casa de los Niños; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa de los Niños in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Foster Family Support Specialist to assist foster parents in obtaining placement and licensure. The role provides ongoing home evaluations, kinship support, and monitoring to ensure safety and compliance with licensing rules.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Human Services, with experience in developmentally disabled populations, and be able to travel to client homes while maintaining confidential records and adhering to program contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field.
• Two years of related higher education in Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential client files and sensitive information.
• Keep accurate and timely clinical records per standards.
• Conduct home evaluations, re-evaluations, and monitoring visits.
• Provide Kinship navigation for unlicensed and licensed families.
• Assess licensing regs and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Foster Care program contracts and report requirements.
• Monitor foster family compliance with Foster Care policies.
• Present home studies and placement suitability clearly for licensure.
• Participate in family assessment, home-based support, skills training, and case coordination.
• Support case plans for DCS and DDD where applicable.

Skills

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Record keeping

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Commitment to mission

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Two years of related higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Casa de los Niños in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Foster Family Support Specialist to assist foster parents in obtaining placement and licensure. The role provides ongoing home evaluations, kinship support, and monitoring to ensure safety and compliance with licensing rules.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Human Services, with experience in developmentally disabled populations, and be able to travel to client homes while maintaining confidential records and adhering to program contracts.