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Academic Req: Required - Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; Preferred - Master's degree in social work or related field
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work experience: Required - Two (2) plus years of working with children who have mental health or behavioral disabilities in a residential setting and two (2) plus years of child placing experience
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Maintain a case load in accordance with agency policies and procedures and contract standards.
3. Train and evaluate foster parents to ensure adequate skill and motivation to implement the agency behavior management model.
4. Provide ongoing and regular face-to-face supervision of foster parents according to program requirements.
5. Maintain accurate and current foster care records.
6. Intervene in crisis situations involving foster children or families.
7. Provide pre-service and in-service training to foster parents as necessary.
8. Prepare daily census and department reports as assigned.
9. Maintain effective working relationships between foster parents, other agency staff, Child Protective Services staff, Department of Children's Services, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.
10. Participate in on-call duties and responsibilities.
11. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
12. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff, in case of an emergency.
13. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
14. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
15. Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Recruit and assess foster home applicants to make a recommendation regarding verification as an agency foster home.
2. Monitor verified foster homes for on-going compliance with agency policies and procedure and state and federal standards.
3. Frequently travel from one location to another.
4. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
5. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
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EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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