Treatment Foster Care Parent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement up to $200/day

On-call support

Assigned case manager

Foster parent training

Medicaid-covered child medical/therapy

Job summary

Clarvida in Idaho is seeking foster parents for its Treatment Foster Care program. You will provide a safe, caring home for children with behavioral, emotional, or medical needs, supporting their journey toward family reunification.

Candidates must be at least 21, have a safe residence, and be flexible and willing to learn. A background check and Idaho licensing compliance are required; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Safe residence for a child.
• Single or married.
• Flexible, energetic, and able to care for a child.
• 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.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication

Transportation

Job description

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.

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.