Kinship Initial Program Coordinator - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Foster Care)

Intermountain Centers For Human Development, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers, a leader in behavioral health, is seeking a Kinship Initial Program Coordinator in Phoenix. This role involves providing support to kinship foster homes, conducting assessments, and facilitating training, all aimed at building strong family networks for youth placed with relatives. Competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a commitment to diversity define this opportunity within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits

Career and compensation advancement programs

Student loan forgiveness programs

401k company match

Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance

Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: High School or GED + 1 year of experience.
• Must be 18 years of age and clear background checks.
• Required: CPR, First Aid, AED certification, and a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Writes Kinship assessments for unlicensed kin.
• Conducts Kinship training for licensure.
• Participates in provider meetings and weekly supervision.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Looking to build a lasting career?Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals . Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision.

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

General Summary: Join an exciting new program providing Kinship foster care support to youth placed with their relatives. Become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to making a difference. Highly competitive wages and benefits with one of the largest foster care organizations in Arizona.

The Kinship Initial Program Coordinator provides initial assessment and licensing support to kinship foster homes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writes Kinship assessments for unlicensed kin caring for fictive or relative kin
• Conducts Kinship training for licensure
• Writes home studies for initial licensure with OLR
• Participates in monthly provider meetings with DCS and Intermountain
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, and weekly supervision with Regional Kinship Supervisor.
• Works some after hours schedule to meet program needs; follow agency attendance policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES:

• Minimum education require High School or GED + 1 year experience working with child caregivers and/or child welfare.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Responsible for providing initial oversight and support for kinship families with dependency placements.

REGULATORY:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to pass 5 panel drug test & submit to regular screening.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.

Questions about this position? Contact us at [e-mail] .

Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.