Treatment Foster Care Parent

Clarvida; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $200/day reimbursement

24 hour on-call service

Assigned case manager

Ongoing foster parent training

Medicaid-covered medical and therapy費

Job summary

Clarvida’s Treatment Foster Care program offers a family-based placement option for children with serious behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs, who require more intensive interventions and supports than traditional foster care provides.

As a foster parent, you will offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child.
• Single or Married.
• Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child (no previous parenting experience required).
• Be open to learning new things.
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and meet Idaho Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing home for a child or youth with behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs.
• Coordinate with an assigned case manager for ongoing support and participate in foster care activities and trainings.

Job description

Description

Clarvida’s successes is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.

About our Foster Care Program:

Our Treatment Foster Care program offers a family-based placement option for children with serious behavioral, emotional, or medical health needs, who require more intensive interventions and supports more than traditional foster care is able to deliver. As a foster parent, you will offer a safe and calming placement for children/youth to address their behavioral and mental health struggles, with a goal of family reunification.

Perks of this position:

• Up to $200/day reimbursement cost for providing a loving, caring, treatment level home and support to a child/youth.
• 24 hour on-call service and support
• Assigned case manager for assistance and support
• Ongoing foster parent training
• Foster Child medical and therapy expenses covered through Idaho Medicaid, including:
  • Comprehensive assessment and individualized service planning
  • Psychiatric/educational consultation
  • Coordination of medical/healthcare services needed
  • Coordination of birth family contact and visitation
  • Wrap around mental health services (therapy, case management)

What we are looking for:

• At least 21 years old
• Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child
• Single or Married
• Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child (no previous parenting experience required)
• Be open to learning new things
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and meet Idaho Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance

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