Treatment Foster Care Parent

Pathways; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily reimbursement

On-call support

Case manager

Training

Medical and therapy expenses covered

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking foster caregivers to provide a safe, supportive home for children with behavioral or health needs. The Foster Care program emphasizes family-based placement and reunification goals, supported by a case manager and ongoing training.

The role includes caring for children, meeting licensing requirements, and participating in a comprehensive background check process. Idaho Medicaid covers medical and therapy expenses through the program, with a daily reimbursement to support the

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Own or rent a safe residence with space for a child.
• Single or Married.
• Be flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child.
• Open to learning new things.

Skills

Flexible

Willing to learn

Driver's license

Job description

Clarvida’s success 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.

Clarvida’s success 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

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address. Clarvida recruiters will never charge application fees, conduct interviews via chat rooms, or extend job offers without a thorough recruitment process.